Travel Dental Hygienist

Pay Rate: $2,500.00 - $2,700.00 gross per week

Number of Positions: 1

Start: ASAP

Length: 13 weeks to start w/ chance to extend

Schedule:

• Monday - Thursday 4x10
• 7a - 5p

Duties:

• Assessment & Screening: Review medical history, measure vital signs (blood pressure), and perform extra/intraoral exams to check for abnormalities.
• Periodontal Charting: Measuring pocket depths around teeth to identify gum disease and track oral health.
• Radiographs: Exposing and interpreting dental X-rays to check for decay or bone loss.
• Preventive Services: Removing calculus, plaque, and stains through scaling and polishing (prophylaxis).
• Therapeutic Treatment: Performing non-surgical periodontal therapy, such as scaling and root planning, to treat gum disease.
• Preventive Applications: Applying fluoride and pit-and-fissure sealants to protect teeth.
• Patient Education: Providing tailored instructions on brushing, flossing, and nutrition to improve oral health.

Patient Volume:

• 9-11 patients per day
• Adults scheduled for 1 hour, pediatric patients for 30 minutes (with some exceptions when a longer appt is needed). Generally scheduled for 9-11 patients per 9 patient contact hour day before missed appointments considered.

Requirements:

• 1 year minimum relative experience
• 2-3 years preferred 

Certifications:

• BLS

STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

• Maine RDH license

ABOUT THE FACILITY

The primary mission is to deliver high-quality, accessible, and affordable healthcare services to rural and medically underserved populations. The network focuses on removing barriers to care, ensuring that individuals and families receive comprehensive support regardless of their economic status, insurance coverage, or ability to pay.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Mobile Timekeeping