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Dental Hygienist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 115 days ago
About the Role
The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Dental Hygienist for the Dental Clinic at the Buffalo VA Medical Center.
What You'll Do
- →The Dental Hygienist duties include, but are not limited to: 1.
- →Planning the sequence of dental hygiene procedures for appointments, instructing patients on brushing and flossing, diet and nutrition counseling and recommending hygiene products. 2.
- →Review the patient medical and dental history to provide safe, effective, and appropriate therapy. 3.
- →Conduct head and neck examinations and complete intraoral inspection of the hard and soft tissue and seeks consultation with dentist to assess abnormal findings. 4.
- →Perform dental prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance procedures to include scaling, root planning, application of medications, and tooth polishing. 5.
- →Maintain a clean and well organized dental operatory. 6.
- →Maintain all instruments and equipment in proper working condition. 7.
- →Wear appropriate attire that reflects professionalism and inspires patient confidence. 8.
- →Provide oral and written information to assist the patient in the prevention and management of oral disease. 9.
- →Wear appropriate protective attire and assure that the patient is provided eye protection during procedures. 10.
- →Maintain the dental operatory in accordance with local and federal regulations. 11.
- →Maintain dental instruments and armamentarium at a level of sterility in accordance with local and federal regulations and according to the Dental Program Infection Control Policy including proper management of RME. 12.
- →Complete clinical progress notes within 24 hours of completion of care. 13.
- →Record appropriate codes for procedures accomplished. 14.
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 identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
- ✓Must pass pre-employment physical examination.
- ✓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 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 9f6a26fd-d5c5-4337-8395-2d4c5e28bdce
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