Dental Hygienist

International SOS Government Medical Services • White River Junction, VT

23d

About The Position

This position will support the US Department of Veterans Affairs Critical Staffing Program. The person in this position will represent International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. and provide services outlined below: Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care to Veterans within a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mobile dental clinic based out of White River Junction, Vermont. Deliver care as treatment‑planned by the supervising dentist; document services in the VA electronic health record (EHR); and comply with VA policies, infection‑control standards, privacy and security requirements, and pilot‑program processes.

Requirements

• Must possess a current, full, and unrestricted license to practice dental hygiene in Vermont.
• Must be certified as a radiographer in Dental Hygiene.
• Must possess recent experience as a Dental Hygienist serving a diverse adult patient population.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
• Must possess an Associate's Degree or higher from a Dental Hygiene program.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English to effectively communicate.
• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.
• Pass/possess VA Public Trust Clearance.
• -Resume
• -Copy of License

Responsibilities

• Operate the mobile dental clinic and ensure all equipment is functional and safely transported.
• Assist with setup and breakdown at various locations; park/store the clinic at the assigned White River Junction location to protect it from theft or damage.
• Lock the unattended mobile dental clinic except were prohibited by fire regulations or other directives.
• Abide by all vehicle traffic laws and accept responsibility for violations.
• Immediately notify the designated point of contact (POC) of issues so that repairs/maintenance can be performed promptly.
• Assist in maintaining inventory and reporting needed replacements.
• Assist with pre‑ and post‑appointment operatory preparations.
• Coordinate sterile processing of all reusable medical devices (RMD) with the Sterile Processing Service (SPS).
• Maintain and clean dental equipment, instruments, and assigned spaces in accordance with Office of Dentistry Infection Control Standards for VA Dental Clinics and applicable Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Joint Commission standards.
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of waste, sharps, and biohazard material.
• Do not use personal RMD or personal equipment in the care of Veterans.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders to ensure success of the pilot program.
• Attend and participate in team meetings and quality‑improvement initiatives as required.
• Assist with scheduling appointments and coordinating patient flow.
• Communicate effectively with Veterans and team members; document communications clearly and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with VA dental staff to coordinate care that cannot be completed in the mobile clinic setting.
• Operate dental x‑ray equipment, evaluate image diagnostic quality, use imaging safety techniques, and securely upload images to the Veteran’s electronic dental record.
• Adhere to clinic guidelines and ensure documentation and processes comply with VA policies, standards, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements, and other regulatory requirements.
• Use VA EHR and VA dental EHR to record all patient documentation; ensure patient records are captured per VA policy; maintain strict confidentiality and privacy.
• Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care as treatment‑planned by the supervising dentist, consistent with the laws and regulations governing the dental practice act in the state of licensure.
• Perform: medical/dental/social history; vital signs; full periodontal assessment; dental hygiene assessment and charting; disease/treatment recommendations; denture care; routine and advanced prophylaxis; scaling and root planning; polishing; fluoride for caries prevention and hypersensitivity; capture and interpret radiographs; patient education (post‑procedure, tobacco cessation, caries and periodontal prevention); behavior management; management of stable medically compromised patients; instrument sharpening.
• Assist the dentist during examinations and procedures, as necessary.
• Assist in identifying pilot‑program inefficiencies; document and communicate process changes to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist in developing and implementing quality‑control measures to ensure consistent, high-quality treatment.
• Assist in preparing reports that summarize dental‑care activities and performance metrics.
• Assist in gathering stakeholder feedback and implementing strategies to address feedback and improve satisfaction.
• Complete VA Privacy and Information Security Awareness and Rules of Behavior training (Talent Management System (TMS) #10176) initially and annually; complete any additional required cybersecurity/privacy training.
• Provide training certificates and Rules of Behavior acknowledgments to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer (CO) within five (5) days of contract start and annually thereafter, as required.
• Report suspected security or privacy incidents immediately (within one hour) to the VA Office of Information and Technology’s Enterprise Service Desk (ESD) and provide the incident number to the COR/CO within one hour.
• Enter all progress notes on the day of treatment in the EHR to ensure timely and accurate recordkeeping.
• Keep licensing, registration, and certifications current and provide updates when renewed.
• Report patient‑safety incidents using the Joint Patient Safety Report within 24 hours.
• Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.

Benefits

• Benefits – Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
• Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree