Department of Veterans Affairs

Dental Hygienist

Erie, Pennsylvania

Sponsorship not specified$35k-$97kDetected 21 hours ago

About the role

The Erie VA Medical Center is seeking a Fee Basis Dental Hygienist for an anticipated one-year appointment, working approximately 3-5 days per week based on availability and service needs.
After the initial year, the position is expected to transition to an intermittent, as-needed role to provide coverage for vacations, military drill leave, and other staff absences.
Accredited dental hygiene programs contain curriculum addressing radiologic procedures meets the requirement for certification as dental radiographers.

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.

At least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the following
Preferred Experience: At least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the following Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs): I.

Knowledge of hygiene procedures to explain the process and indication, complications and expected treatment outcomes for each.
Knowledge of proper usage of dental radiography equipment, radiation safety, assessment of proper image capture and interpretation of films.
Knowledge to select appropriate available fluoride products and indications/limitations for safe and proper application.
Ability to assess the patient's medical, dental, anxiety/phobias, medications and comorbidities to administer safe patient care.

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
Dental Hygienists appointed to direct patient-care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d)
Applicants must possess an Associate degree or higher from an accredited dental hygiene program.

Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy

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