Dental Hygienist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Carlisle Barracks, PA

28d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Army Health Clinic Carlisle Barracks in Cumberland, Pennsylvania. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Duties Responsible for performing advanced prophylactic and preventive procedures in the treatment of patients with related medical and dental problems. Complete preliminary dental examinations on new dental service patients. Review patients medical and dental history for evidences of past and present conditions such as illnesses and use of drugs which may complicate or alter dental hygiene treatment. Examine the teeth and surrounding tissues for evidences of plaque and periodontal disease and charts findings. Refer abnormalities such as cavities, traumatic occlusion, and suspicious lesions to the dentist. Prepare dental hygiene treatment plans for patient including assessment of the problem, type of oral hygiene care required, and the sequence of appointments needed to complete treatment.

Requirements

• Must be currently licensed to practice as a dental hygienist in a State or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
• Must provide proof of Radiology Certification.
• One year of specialized experience which includes, performing routine dental hygiene duties such as conducting preliminary dental examinations; providing standard oral prophylaxis; and exposing and processing dental radiographs.
• Proof of U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must obtain and maintain a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association and American Red Cross.
• Must obtain and maintain an Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Performing advanced prophylactic and preventive procedures in the treatment of patients with related medical and dental problems.
• Completing preliminary dental examinations on new dental service patients.
• Reviewing patients medical and dental history for evidences of past and present conditions such as illnesses and use of drugs which may complicate or alter dental hygiene treatment.
• Examining the teeth and surrounding tissues for evidences of plaque and periodontal disease and charting findings.
• Referring abnormalities such as cavities, traumatic occlusion, and suspicious lesions to the dentist.
• Preparing dental hygiene treatment plans for patient including assessment of the problem, type of oral hygiene care required, and the sequence of appointments needed to complete treatment.

Benefits

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• 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.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed