U.S. Department of Defense
Dental Hygienist
U.S. Department of Defense, Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States, 80509
About the Position
About the Position:
This position is located at Evans Army Community Hospital at Fort Carson, Colorado in Clinical Dentistry. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Responsibilities
Perform complete and advanced oral prophylaxis on ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients. Administer local anesthesia. Take intra-oral impressions to prepare study models. Provide therapeutic care in cases of acute gingivitis and periodontal disease. Complete preliminary dental examinations. Maintain patient\'s record of treatment, recording oral conditions of the teeth and surrounding tissues, progress and therapy notes, etc. Interpret routine x-rays to identify tooth structures, calculus, and abnormalities. Requirements
This position has a license/certification requirement. You MUST submit a copy of your current, active, valid, unrestricted license/certification with your application package or you may be rated ineligible. Credentialing and/or Prime Source Verification (PSV) may be required. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. A Personnel Security Investigation is required. Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption. This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing. Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position. Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS. Required to wear Personnel Protective Equipment. Moderate to heavy lifting up to 40 pounds is required. Must be certified as a radiographer and have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in 42 CFR Part 75. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination.
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About the Position:
This position is located at Evans Army Community Hospital at Fort Carson, Colorado in Clinical Dentistry. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Responsibilities
Perform complete and advanced oral prophylaxis on ambulatory and non-ambulatory patients. Administer local anesthesia. Take intra-oral impressions to prepare study models. Provide therapeutic care in cases of acute gingivitis and periodontal disease. Complete preliminary dental examinations. Maintain patient\'s record of treatment, recording oral conditions of the teeth and surrounding tissues, progress and therapy notes, etc. Interpret routine x-rays to identify tooth structures, calculus, and abnormalities. Requirements
This position has a license/certification requirement. You MUST submit a copy of your current, active, valid, unrestricted license/certification with your application package or you may be rated ineligible. Credentialing and/or Prime Source Verification (PSV) may be required. Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. A Personnel Security Investigation is required. Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption. This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing. Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position. Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS. Required to wear Personnel Protective Equipment. Moderate to heavy lifting up to 40 pounds is required. Must be certified as a radiographer and have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in 42 CFR Part 75. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination.
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