Dental Hygienist Job at A. Harold & Associates, LLC in Los Angeles

Overview

Harold and Associates, LLC is looking for a full-time Dental Hygienist to provide dental services for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS). Business hours are Monday through Friday (7:30am – 4:00pm and 8:00am to 4:30pm) excluding Federal holidays.

Responsibilities

• Receive scheduled patients, complete preliminary dental examinations on new patients and review medical and dental history for evidence of conditions that may affect dental hygiene treatment.
• Examine teeth and surrounding tissues for plaque and periodontal disease; inspect the mouth and throat for evidence of disease; interpret routine x-rays and present findings to the dentist.
• Prepare dental hygiene treatment plans including assessment, required oral hygiene care, and appointment sequencing.
• Provide routine and advanced prophylactic treatment, remove calculus deposits and stains by deep scaling, root planing and curettage under local anesthetic; polish teeth and apply fluoride for caries prevention and hypersensitivity.
• Collaborate with periodontal consultants and staff dentist for advanced periodontal cases and assist in pre- and post-operative care.
• Instruct patients at chairside on oral hygiene and tailor home care instructions to individual needs.
• Explain the causes of periodontal disease and tooth decay and the importance of diet and hygiene as it relates to oral and systemic health.
• Take radiographs (bitewings, periapical, and panoramic) and ensure equipment maintenance according to infection control guidelines.
• Manage a dental disease prevention program for patients with special problems and coordinate follow-up care.
• Maintain sutures, impressions, and study casts; assist in fabricating mouth guards or special trays for fluoride application as needed.
• Maintain the patient recall system for continuous follow-up treatment.
• Use VAGLAHS Compute­rized Patient Record System (CPRS) and DRM Plus to input patient data and hospital reports.
• Maintain and clean dental equipment and spaces according to Infection Control policies, OSHA and RME guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned by the Site Manager.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in dental hygiene from a school accredited by the American Dental Association.
• Current unrestricted license from the State of California.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a dental hygienist.
• Current BLS and/or CPR card; current TB test.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a PIV Card/Security Badge.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Compensation

Hiring hourly rate of pay: $58.00 per hour. This position is regulated by the Department of Labor (DOL) as a Service Contract Act (SCA) contract. H&W dollars are provided for eligible hours and offset the employer’s benefit costs.

An Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer; EOE, including disability/veterans. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require assistance, please contact HR at 904-770-0735.