USAJOBS · 3 months ago
Advanced Clinical Dental Hygienist (O-4 Billet) Non-supervisory
Eloy, Arizona, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expThe USAJOBS company is part of the Department of Homeland Security, specifically within the ICE Health Service Corps. The Advanced Clinical Dental Hygienist role involves providing direct dental hygiene care, performing sterilization and infection control procedures, and assisting dentists while managing clerical tasks in a detention or residential setting.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Provides direct dental hygiene care as prescribed to patients in a detention and/ or residential setting in accordance with prescribed IHSC policy and pertinent accreditation standards
Performs optimum sterilization and/or disinfection procedures including instrument processing and spore testing in accordance with IHSC national policy and procedure and the CDC guidelines
Takes digital and/or film radiographs as ordered on patients including bitewing, periapical, and panoramic x-rays
Observes IHSC radiation safety protocols, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Radiation Protection Guidance and recommendations, National Council on Radiation Protection Guidance, and American Dental Association recommendations/guidance when exposing dental radiographs to assure optimal patient and provider safety
Will participate in sharps and instrument accountability in the dental clinic through performance and logging of daily inventory of all sharps and instruments in the dental clinic at the beginning and end of each workday
Provides oral hygiene instruction to patients for preventive dental care
Accesses interpretation and/or translation services as needed to ensure ability to communicate with detainees or others who are not proficient in the English language
Performs electronic clinical works (eCW) and paper record keeping functions in accordance with program policies
Assists the dentist with procedures including operatory set up and clean up. Applies the concepts of four-handed dentistry to maintain a field of operation through the use of retraction, suction, irrigation, isolation, drying, lighting, etc., during all dental procedures
Participates in Performance Improvement Program
Serves as a project officer for tasks as assigned (e.g., supply acquisitions, training program development, and policy and procedure revisions and development)
Collects and organizes accurate dental data and submits to the Regional Dental Consultant in a timely manner
Attends monthly dental teleconferences, organizational and local duty station meetings
May periodically be asked to travel to support short term TDY missions
Other duties as assigned in support of the local medical unit and/or IHSC Dental Program
Qualification
Required
Graduate from a Dental Hygiene program accredited by American Dental Association, Commission on Dental Accreditation located in a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory
Must have six months of recent licensed work experience in the United States as a practicing Dental Hygienist and hold and maintain a current unrestricted license to practice dental hygiene in a State, the District of Columbia, or a U.S. territory
Minimum 2 years clinical experience
Knowledge of dental science such as oral anatomy, oral physiology and histology, the principles and technique of 4 handed dentistry, periodontics, and dental materials
Knowledge of regulations on the confidentiality of medical records (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act--HIPAA), and applicable accreditation standards (National Commission on Correctional Health Care, American Correctional Association, and ICE Performance Based National Detention Standards)
Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and in dental software programs
Must adhere to requirements for safety, infection control, quality assurance, clinical documentation, and data management
Must pass all facility competency testing initially, annually, and as needed
Ability and proficiency to properly use equipment, materials and supplies in diagnostic and treatment procedures
Ability to communicate proficiently in English in order to develop rapport with patients, coworkers and administration
Continuous BLS certification required
Ability to respond to and assist with medical emergencies
Superior oral/written communication skills
Active Listening skills
Reading Comprehension
Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills
Demonstrates strong organizational and time management skills
Demonstrates strong problem solving, judgment and decision-making skills
Integrity/Honesty
Cultural Competency
Requires physical exertion such as lifting objects greater than 30 pounds
Required to perform CPR/emergency care standing or kneeling
Must have the ability to assist sick, injured or aging detainees or staff exiting the building (may require lifting, dragging, wheeling or carrying someone who weighs significantly more than self)
The work may necessitate some physical characteristics that will be required when responding to an emergency situation, such as running short distance, prolonged standing and working in an austere environment
Preferred
Ability to administer local anesthesia preferred
Experience in correctional health care preferred
Benefits
Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Company
USAJOBS
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