Dental Hygienist

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Washington Navy Yard, DC

27d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Authority solicitation for a Dental Hygienist in the competitive service, located at the Washington Navy Yard Management Medical Treatment Facility. The role performs specialized dental hygiene care, including cleanings with or without anesthetics, administering topical or local anesthesia and subgingival antibiotics, conducting oral examinations, and taking and interpreting dental radiographs. The position also involves instrument sterilization, infection control, maintaining dental records, managing appointments, and performing administrative work using automated systems.

The incumbent must hold a current dental hygienist license from a U.S. state or territory or the District of Columbia, meet radiology credentialing requirements, and have one year of qualifying specialized experience. The position requires background and credit checks, eligibility for and maintenance of a Secret clearance or access, drug screening and testing, immunization screening, and tuberculosis testing. It is designated Mission Essential and may require on-call work during irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays. Lifting up to 20 pounds may be required.

Requirements

• Must be currently licensed to practice as a dental hygienist in a U.S. state or territory or the District of Columbia.
• Must meet radiology credentialing standards under 42 CFR Part 75, including qualifying education and radiographer certification, or an applicable listed exception.
• At least one year of specialized experience performing specialized cleanings, conducting general oral examinations, performing postoperative care and providing oral hygiene instruction, and performing patient radiographs. Experience must be equivalent to work at the GS-07 level; education cannot substitute for this experience.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• Must undergo a background investigation and credit check; additional background and periodic re-verification requirements apply due to recurring interaction with people under 18.
• Must submit to pre-appointment urinalysis and be subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Immunization screening is required; Hepatitis B immunization is required for direct patient contact, and seasonal influenza vaccination is mandatory unless an approved medical or religious exemption is documented. Other immunizations may be required depending on the position.
• Must undergo tuberculosis testing.
• May be required to obtain and maintain clinical credentials and privileges.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period.
• Must report to or remain at work when scheduled during severe weather or other emergencies as a Mission Essential employee.
• Must complete Selective Service registration certification if a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.
• Must use direct deposit for pay.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized cleanings with or without anesthetics.
• Administer topical or local anesthesia and subgingival antibiotics.
• Clean, sharpen, and sterilize instruments and follow infection control protocols.
• Conduct general oral examinations.
• Perform radiographs on patients and interpret diagnostic X-rays.
• Maintain dental records.
• Manage the appointment system.
• Perform administrative duties using automated systems.
• Perform postoperative care and provide oral hygiene instruction, as required by the specialized-experience qualification description.
• Report to or remain at work during severe weather or other emergencies as a Mission Essential employee.
• Work on call during irregular hours, which may include evenings, weekends, holidays, or varying schedules.

Benefits

• Federal employee benefits package for eligible employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Permanent Change of Station allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.

What This Job Offers

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