Travel Dental Hygienist – Flexible Schedule + Mission-Driven Care

The Indian Health Service (IHS) is seeking a Dental Hygienist to join their team in Fort Yates, North Dakota, with occasional coverage in McLaughlin, South Dakota. This is a mission-driven opportunity supporting underserved communities, offering a flexible schedule, low patient volume, and strong clinical support. Highlights:4-day workweek option Low daily patient volume No call responsibilities Any state license accepted Opportunity to serve a meaningful, underserved population Assignment OverviewStart: As soon as onboarding is complete (Typically 2–3 weeks after background forms are submitted)Duration: Minimum 3-month commitment required Reason for Need: Staff shortage ScheduleFort Yates, ND: Monday – Thursday | 6:00 AM – 4:30 PM If needed – McLaughlin, SD: Monday – Friday | 7:45 AM – 4:15 PM Call: None Practice DetailsPatient Volume: 5–6 patients per day (average) Patient Population: All ages (majority adults)Scope of WorkStandard dental hygiene services SRPs performed as needed per patient treatment plans Local anesthesia not required, but may be administered if licensed Support & EnvironmentCollaborative team including: Dentists Dental Assistants Hygienists Strong support structure in a community-focused setting RequirementsActive Dental Hygienist License (no restrictions) Any U.S. state license accepted BLS certification required Must maintain all continuing education requirements Systems & OnboardingEMR: RPMS (Dentrix) Onboarding Timeframe: ~3–4 weeks after background forms submission