USAJOBS · 2 months ago
Dental Hygienist (Advanced Clinical)
Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $105K/yr
1+ years expUSAJOBS is seeking a Dental Hygienist (Advanced Clinical) to provide direct patient care under the general supervision of a dentist. The role includes performing clinical and clerical functions independently and working closely with dental professionals to ensure optimal patient care.
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No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Shows courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude for patients, co-workers, and the public
Provides assistance to customers with questions or concerns, provides service recovery
Delivers care that reflects the Veteran's and the family's personal goals, personal preferences
Demonstrates knowledge and application of patient and family centered care in written care plans, instructions to patients, and in observation of the actual care provided
Demonstrates non-judgmental understanding of the Veteran's and family's knowledge, values, beliefs, and cultural backgrounds
Sets up operatory for planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit for timely turnover
Handles instruments safely, accurately, and efficiently
Assess clinical findings, including normal and critical lab results, and adapt care based on finding
Interview patient and assess patient's medical, dental, anxiety/phobias, medications, and comorbidities
Assesses the impact of patient's medical and dental condition on maintaining oral health
Recognize age-related changes in individual patients, adapt patient environment, and maximize patient's physical comfort
Provides routine oral prophylaxis, gross debridement, soft tissue curettage, deep scaling and root planning procedures to patients with complex periodontal/restorative conditions and complex medical/psychiatric issues
Safely utilizes advanced adjunctive diagnostic and therapeutic equipment (e.g. sonic, magnetostrictive ultrasonic, and piezo ultrasonic scalers)
Cleans dental prostheses, fixed and removable
Manages dental recall system, referring patients to the doctor for additional care when needed
Evaluate patient's caries risk and select and apply appropriate fluoride solutions
Makes impressions for fluoride carrier trays
Administers topical anesthetic agents
Applies desensitizing and sealant materials
Administers local anesthetic (per State license)
Administers intrasulcular anti-infective agents and sulcular lavage per direction of dentist/periodontist
Applies and removes periodontal dressings per direction of dentist
Accomplishes all procedures within standard infection control protocols
Provides patient education appropriate to the Veteran's needs and oral condition
Explains hygiene procedures, indications, complications and expected outcomes to individual patient and caregiver
Prepares and provides education on periodontal disease, wellness, health maintenance, oral hygiene practices, and effect of illness, addictions, medications, and tobacco on the oral cavity
Applies adult education techniques/methods, organizes curriculum, judges cognitive ability, and provides healthcare education regarding relationships between medical and dental pathologies to groups and/or interdisciplinary staff
Images are characterized by diagnostic quality, accurately oriented and exposed
Dental imaging safety techniques are utilized, and retakes are minimized
Recognizes common pathologies and utilizes advanced radiographic technique (CBCT) and equipment to detect abnormalities
Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in setting up and cleaning up operatory
Instruments are properly prepared for sterilization by SPS standards
Instruments are prepared in a manner that does not delay clinical care
Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in exposing images
Assists patients in scheduling appointments, places appropriate RTC orders
Assists in filling gaps in the schedule due to late cancellations and failed appointments
Chart's findings, treatment plans, and treatment provided in patient records
Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA with written and verbal information, follows computer security regulations
Modifies care as appropriate for patient's age and abilities (patient transfer and position)
Modifies care based on patient's medical, dental, anxiety/phobias, medications, and comorbidities
Provides accurate and understandable instructions to patients
Participates in patient identification and time out per TJC requirements
Monitor's patient condition during treatment, being alert for signs of physical distress
Complies with Employee Education requirements
Completes mandatory annual safety training sessions
Prepares and presents hygiene/safety updates at the Dental Staff Meeting
Instruct and supervise dental hygiene students
Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the Medical Center
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship
Education: Associate degree or higher from an accredited dental hygiene program
Licensure: 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
Proficient in written and spoken English
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)
At least one year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-9) that is directly related to the position being filled
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) related to medical assessment techniques, oral and dental anatomy, medical treatment adjuncts, advanced diagnostic and therapeutic equipment, safe and thorough prophylaxis, and adult education techniques
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
Company
USAJOBS
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