Dental Hygienist
Dental Hygienist
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Dental HygienistThis position is contingent upon contract award
Belong. Connect. Grow. with KBR.
KBR is a recognized industry leader in Health and Human Performance supporting our Nations Warfighters and their families across the globe. We have been selected as a Large Prime Contractor by the Defense Health Agency to provide Medical Support Services at Medical Treatment Facilities across the Country.
KBR is seeking a skilled and compassionate Dental Hygienist to join our team and provide highquality preventive and therapeutic oral care to service members veterans and their families. This role involves performing routine cleanings educating patients on oral health and assisting in the overall wellness of the community.We have contingent positions available at Camp Pendleton CA and Camp Yuma AZ.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Examine patients oral cavity to include mouth throat and pharynx and record conditions of teeth and surrounding tissues. Refer patients to dentist who have abnormalities to include cavities defective fillings suspicious growths or periodontal disease.
- Apply desensitizing and other topical agents to treat abnormalities to include caries prevention gingivitis and oral ulceration.
- Instruct patients individually and in groups in proper oral hygiene care using materials to include teeth models displays slides toothbrushes dental floss disclosing tablets and mirrors. Demonstrate proper techniques of brushing flossing and use of necessary periodontal aids. Explain the common causes of tooth decay and its relationship to general diet.
- Take impressions and construct sports/safety mouth guards and soft night guards for vital bleaching.
- Polish restorations and apply pit and fissure sealants.
- Chair side dental assisting when directed by the OfficerInCharge of the dental clinic.
- Record patients treated. Check and maintain instruments to insure working condition. Clean sharpen and sterilize instruments.
- Patient Workload Readiness and Scheduling. Utilizes the Corporate Dental Application to enter patient specific workload and readiness status and also for patient scheduling.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
- Degree: Associates Degree or Bachelors Degree depending on the program.
- Education: Successful completion of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA).
- Certification: Certified in radiography as required by 42 CFR Part 75.
- Experience: As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the credentialing instructions.
- License: Current full active and unrestricted license as a Dental Hygienist
- Successfully pass the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE)
Basic Compensation: This pay range is specific to California positions only.
$75600 $113400
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidates working location knowledge skills abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses commissions or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus relocation benefits short term incentives long term incentives or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match medical dental vision life insurance AD&D flexible spending account disability paid time off or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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Belong Connect and Grow at KBR
At KBR we are passionate about our people and our Zero Harm culture. These inform all that we do and are at the heart of our commitment to and ongoing journey toward being a People First company. That commitment is central to our team of teams philosophy and fosters an environment where everyone can Belong Connect and Grow. We Deliver Together.
KBR is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion disability sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression age national origin veteran status genetic information union status and/or beliefs or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local law.
Employment Type
Full-Time
