Dental Hygienist

Veterans Health Administration
US - Oklahoma - Edmond
November 4, 2024
Medical

Summary

The OKC VA Healthcare System, Dental Service, is currently recruiting for one (1) Dental Hygienist at the North Oklahoma location.

This is an open continuous announcement. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis; Applicants will be referred on a continual basis until all vacancies are filled OR until the closing date of this announcement.

This job is open to

The public

U. S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U. S.
Veterans

Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to all US Citizens.

Current permanent Department of Veterans Affairs employees, other current Federal employees of other agencies and Health Professional Trainees please apply on announcement number CBSU-12562238-24-OYM

VideosDuties

Major duties and responsibilities of the position.

Customer Service

Shows courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude for patients, co-workers, management, and the public
Assists customers with questions, or concerns, provided service recovery

Patient Care

Sets up operatory for a planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit for timely turnover;
Handles instruments safely, accurately, and efficiently;
Provides routine oral prophylactic care to include the application of fluoride solutions;
Provides gross debridement, scaling, and root planning procedures;
Cleans dental prostheses, fixed and removable;
Manages dental recall system, consulting with the doctor for additional care;
Administers topical anesthetic agents;
Accomplishes all procedures within standard infection-control protocols.

Patient Education

Provides patient education appropriate to the Veteran's needs and oral condition;
Provides individual and group oral health care instruction to patients and caregivers.

Dental Imaging

Takes radiographic images characterized by diagnostic quality, accurate orientation, and proper exposure;
Retakes are minimal and at the direction of the dentist;
Utilizes dental-imaging safety techniques.

Infection Control and Equipment Sterilization

Demonstrates proper infection-control procedures in setting up and cleaning up operatory;
Properly prepares instruments for sterilization by SPS standards;
Prepares instruments efficiently in a manner that does not delay clinical care;
Demonstrates proper infection-control procedures in exposing images.

Clerical Functions

Assists patients in scheduling appointments;
Assists in filling gaps in the schedule due to late cancellations and failed appointments;
Charts findings and treatment provided in patient records.
Information Management
Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA with written and verbal information;
Follows computer security regulations.

Patient Safety

Modifies care as appropriate for patient's age and abilities (patient transfer and position);
Provides accurate and understandable instructions to patients;
Participates in patient identification and time out per TJC requirements;
Monitors patient condition during treatment, being alert for signs of physical distress.

Employee Education

Complies with Employee Education requirements;
Completes mandatory annual training sessions;
Complies with all CE requirements for licensing

Other Duties as Assigned

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 a. m. - 4:30 p. m.

Compressed/Flexible: Not authorized

Telework: Not available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: PD54404,PD54405, PD54406,PD54407, PD54408

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Requirements Conditions of Employment

You must be a U. S. Citizen to apply for this job.
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

Citizenship. Be a Citizen of the United States

Education. Applicants must possess an Associate degree or higher from an accredited dental hygiene program. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved programs are: Dental hygiene programs accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). Education completed outside of the United States must be considered at least equivalent to that gained in CODA accredited United States programs and would enable the candidate to sit for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination, which is administered by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations.

Licensure/CertificationLicensure. Applicants must be currently licensed to practice as a dental hygienist with a full, current and unrestricted license in a State, Territory or Commonwealth of the United States, or the District of Columbia.

Certification. P. L. 97-35, Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act Of 1981, requires persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 C. F. R. Part 75, Standards for the Accreditation of Educational Programs for and the Credentialing of Radiologic Personnel. To meet this requirement, they must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation and is accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education and be certified as radiographers in their field. Accredited dental hygiene programs contain curriculum addressing radiologic procedures meets the requirement for certification as dental radiographers.

Exceptions for Non-Certified Dental Hygienist.

Non-certified applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for licensure, may be given a .

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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