Dental Hygienist
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Join Spectrum Healthcare Resources in an Exciting Potential opportunity for a civilian Dental Hygienistat Naval Hospital Great Lakes in Waukegan IL where everyday presents new challenges and opportunities for growth.
In this dynamic role youll find yourself immersed in a fastpaced environment delivering topnotch care to the brave Naval Cadets who entrust us with their health and wellbeing. Working alongside a dedicated team youll be at the forefront of military healthcare making a tangible difference in the lives of those who serve our nation.
Job Requirements:
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 Servicespecific credentialing instructions.
License: Current full active and unrestricted license as a Dental Hygienist.
Core Duties:
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.
This position offers:
- 40 hours per week Monday through Friday
- Thriving environment and experience the rush of providing essential care to our Naval Cadets
- Medical/Dental/Vision/401k
- Benefits available and enjoy PTO and 11 paid Federal Holidays recognizing your hard work and dedication to our mission
Elevate your career with Spectrum Healthcare Resources where every day brings the opportunity to serve our nations heroes with excellence and compassion. Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional care in a military environment unlike any other!
For More Information Contact:
Laura Hatcher
Company Overview:
Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Militaryand VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities VA clinicsand other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm SHR isthe military staffing division of TeamHealth a Nationwide organizationthat serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9600 affiliated health care professionals.
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