Dental Hygienist - Everett
Dental Hygienist - Everett
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Job Description
DENTAL HYGIENIST
SITE OF SERVICE:
Naval Health Clinic Everett WA
POSITION QUALIFICATION/REQUIREMENTS:
Education: Associates Degree or Bachelors degree in Dental Hygiene
Accreditation: Successful completion of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA)
Certification: List labor category certifications or board certifications
Cardiac Certifications: Must have the following hands-on certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross
oBasic Life Support (BLS)
Experience: Shall have two years of experience
Licensure: Current full active and unrestricted license to practice as a Dental Hygienist in any one of the 50 States the District of Columbia the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
U.S. Citizenship: Shall be a U.S. citizen
English Language Requirement: Shall be able to read write speak and understand English well enough to effectively communicate with all patients and other health care providers.
Physical Capability: Shall be physically capable of standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract.
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.
Performs advanced prophylactic and preventive dentistry procedures in the treatment of patients with related medical and dental problems. The Dental Hygienist performs Commented JB3: Please select. 9 of 21 MQS2-NG Task Order Template Type I Configuration v1.0 (7 May 24) Page 9 of 21 independent procedures as delegated and directed by a dentist in accordance with state regulations and law.
Performs various advanced dental prophylaxis and provides therapeutic care in cases of acute gingivitis and periodontal disease around natural teeth dental implants and the periodontium using a variety of hand scale instruments and ultrasound equipment. Administers local anesthesia by infiltration when authorized and credentialed with proper licensing under the direct supervision of a Dental Officer. Applies prescribed medications to tissue on ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients using knowledge of dental oral anatomy physiology and histology. Performs deep scaling root planning and sub-gingival curettage under local anesthesia. Takes intra-oral impressions to prepare study models. Removes overhanging margins on fillings reduces sharp edges of fractured teeth polishes and finishes amalgam restoration. Removes sutures changes dressings and applies topical anesthetics.
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 Officer-In-Charge of the dental clinic.
Record patients treated. Check and maintain instruments to insure working condition. Clean sharpen and sterilize instruments.
Work requires the performance of various advanced and specialized prophylactic and preventive dental hygiene procedures. Treatment is complicated by patients having additional medical and dental problems. The hygienist creates a treatment plan necessary according to the medical and dental needs of the patients. The hygienist must look for mouth sores dryness and tenderness that may require special rinses and observe for any signs of cavities. Regular follow-up treatment and home care instructions are also necessary.
Patient Workload Readiness and Scheduling. Utilizes the Corporate Dental Application to enter patient specific workload and readiness status and also for patient scheduling.
HOURS:
Services shall be provided Monday through Friday between the hours ofhours.
Base Down Days:
During a planned closure of the facility due to training closures before or after holidays family down days Employee will only be compensated for the actual hours clinic is closed and employee is not able to work employee will be required to use leave or take LWOP (without penalty).
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS
Must be comfortable in a fast-paced dynamic be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous and able to work with various work skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced demanding environment.
LUKE is an Equal Opportunity employer
Links: To learn more about LUKE please visit our website at:
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
