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Dental Hygienist (Advanced Clinical)
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 6 days ago
On-site Springfield, MO $75K – $93K Apply by Jul 13, 2026 Dental Hygiene ESFJESFPISFJISTP Healthcare
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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.
What You'll Do
- →Dental Imaging Takes radiographic images characterized by high diagnostic quality, accurate orientation and proper exposure; Possesses ability to understand functioning and interrelationship of anatomical structures on radiographic images; Retakes are infrequent and at the direction of the dentist; Utilizes dental-imaging safety techniques.
- →Infection Control and Equipment Sterilization Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in setting up and cleaning up operatory; Prepare instruments for sterilization by SPS standards; Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in exposing images.
- →Clerical Functions Assists patients in scheduling appointments; Assists in filling gaps in the schedule due to late cancellations and failed appointments; Charts findings, treatment plans, and treatment provided in patient records.
- →Information Management Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA with written and verbal information; Follows computer security regulations.
- →Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm (Subject to change based on the needs of the facility) Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Functional Statement #: 01629F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
Requirements
- ✓You must be a U.S.
- ✓Citizen to apply for this job.
- ✓All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.
- ✓Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
- ✓Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
- ✓Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
- ✓Subject to background/security investigation.
- ✓Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- ✓Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents).
- ✓Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
- ✓Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
- ✓As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
- ✓In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Personality Fit
Job ID: f67558f3-7738-45e6-a19f-1f7240086711
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