The American Dental Hygienists' Association
Dental Hygienist
The American Dental Hygienists' Association, Columbia, South Carolina, us, 29228
Summary
The Dental Hygienist provides direct patient care under the general supervision of the dentist and performs other clinical and clerical functions independently of direct supervision. It is expected that they provide direct patient care and receive guidance from higher-level or supervisory staff members for only the most complex patients.
Qualifications
United States Citizenship: Be a Citizen of the United States
Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a) - Administrative Provisions for Section 7405 and 7406 Appointments.
English Language Proficiency: Dental hygienist candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f)
Education: Applicants must possess an Associate degree or higher from an accredited dental hygiene program
The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed
Approved programs are: (1) Dental hygiene programs accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
(2) Education completed outside of the United States must be considered at least equivalent to that gained in CODA accredited United States programs and would enable the candidate to sit for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination - which is administered by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations.
Licensed to practice as a dental hygienist with a full-current and unrestricted license in a State - Territory or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia
Must meet credentialing standards in 42 C.F.R Part 75 for radiographic procedures (if applicable).
Grade Determinations: At least one year of experience at the next lower grade level that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (list of KSAs summarized)
Preferred Experience: None
Full performance level of this vacancy is GS-09
Physical Requirements: requires some physical exertion such as prolonged periods of standing, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping, stretching, and lifting moderately heavy items.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit VA Qualification Standards.
Duties
Duties include but not limited to: patient medical assessment, disease and treatment management recommendations, scaling and root planning, radiographs, patient education, behavior management, management of stable medically compromised patients.
Customer Service/Veteran-Centered Care: Shows courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude for patients, co-workers and the public.
Delivers care that reflects the Veteran's and the family's personal goals, personal preferences, and freedom of choice.
Demonstrates knowledge and application of patient and family-centered care in written care plans and instructions to patients.
Patient Care: Sets up operatory for planned dental procedure, cleans dental unit, complies with patient identification and reusable medical equipment processes.
Charts oral conditions, provides routine oral prophylactic care, gross debridement, scaling, root planning, subgingival curettage, cleans dental prostheses, applies topical fluoride, manages recall system, administers topical anesthetic agents, performs routine maintenance of equipment components.
Patient Education: Provides patient education appropriate to the Veteran's needs and oral condition, explains hygiene procedures, prepares and provides education on periodontal disease and oral health maintenance.
Dental Imaging: Takes diagnostic quality images that are accurately oriented and exposed, utilizes dental imaging safety techniques with minimal retakes.
Infection control and Equipment Sterilization: Demonstrates proper infection-control procedures in setting up and cleaning up operatory and in exposing images, properly prepares instruments for sterilization by SPS standards.
Clerical Functions: Assists patients in scheduling appointments, maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA.
Patient Safety: Modifies care as appropriate for patient's age and abilities, monitors patient condition during treatment.
Employee Education: Complies with Employee Education requirements, completes mandatory annual training sessions, maintains all continuing education requirements for professional licensure.
Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm, Intermittent - 2-3 Saturdays per month.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 544-59276F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
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Qualifications
United States Citizenship: Be a Citizen of the United States
Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7407(a) - Administrative Provisions for Section 7405 and 7406 Appointments.
English Language Proficiency: Dental hygienist candidates must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f)
Education: Applicants must possess an Associate degree or higher from an accredited dental hygiene program
The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed
Approved programs are: (1) Dental hygiene programs accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
(2) Education completed outside of the United States must be considered at least equivalent to that gained in CODA accredited United States programs and would enable the candidate to sit for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination - which is administered by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations.
Licensed to practice as a dental hygienist with a full-current and unrestricted license in a State - Territory or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia
Must meet credentialing standards in 42 C.F.R Part 75 for radiographic procedures (if applicable).
Grade Determinations: At least one year of experience at the next lower grade level that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: (list of KSAs summarized)
Preferred Experience: None
Full performance level of this vacancy is GS-09
Physical Requirements: requires some physical exertion such as prolonged periods of standing, bending, reaching, crouching, stooping, stretching, and lifting moderately heavy items.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit VA Qualification Standards.
Duties
Duties include but not limited to: patient medical assessment, disease and treatment management recommendations, scaling and root planning, radiographs, patient education, behavior management, management of stable medically compromised patients.
Customer Service/Veteran-Centered Care: Shows courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude for patients, co-workers and the public.
Delivers care that reflects the Veteran's and the family's personal goals, personal preferences, and freedom of choice.
Demonstrates knowledge and application of patient and family-centered care in written care plans and instructions to patients.
Patient Care: Sets up operatory for planned dental procedure, cleans dental unit, complies with patient identification and reusable medical equipment processes.
Charts oral conditions, provides routine oral prophylactic care, gross debridement, scaling, root planning, subgingival curettage, cleans dental prostheses, applies topical fluoride, manages recall system, administers topical anesthetic agents, performs routine maintenance of equipment components.
Patient Education: Provides patient education appropriate to the Veteran's needs and oral condition, explains hygiene procedures, prepares and provides education on periodontal disease and oral health maintenance.
Dental Imaging: Takes diagnostic quality images that are accurately oriented and exposed, utilizes dental imaging safety techniques with minimal retakes.
Infection control and Equipment Sterilization: Demonstrates proper infection-control procedures in setting up and cleaning up operatory and in exposing images, properly prepares instruments for sterilization by SPS standards.
Clerical Functions: Assists patients in scheduling appointments, maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA.
Patient Safety: Modifies care as appropriate for patient's age and abilities, monitors patient condition during treatment.
Employee Education: Complies with Employee Education requirements, completes mandatory annual training sessions, maintains all continuing education requirements for professional licensure.
Work Schedule: 7:30am - 4:00pm, Intermittent - 2-3 Saturdays per month.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 544-59276F
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized.
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