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Dental Hygienist
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 115 days ago
On-site North Little Rock, AR $41K – $80K Apply by Jun 22, 2026 Dental Hygiene ESFJESFPISFJISTP Healthcare
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The Dental Hygienist provides direct patient care under the supervision of the dentist and performs other clinical and clerical functions under general supervision.
What You'll Do
- →Major duties for the position include (but are not limited to): Customer Service - Shows courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude for patients, co-workers and the public; Assists customers with questions or concerns.
- →Patient Education - Provides patient education appropriate to the Veteran's needs and oral condition;- Provides individual and group oral health care instruction to patients and caregivers using knowledge of medical diseases, conditions, and chronic degenerative diseases as they relate to oral health;- Uses appropriate communication techniques to encourage and inform.
- →Dental Imaging -Takes radiographic images characterized by high diagnostic quality, accurate orientation and proper exposure- Retakes are infrequent and at the direction of the dentist;- Utilizes dental-imaging safety techniques.
- →Clerical Functions- Clerical Functions Assists patients in scheduling appointments; - Assists in filling gaps in the schedule due to late cancellations and failed appointments;- Assists patients in scheduling appointments- Charts findings and treatment provided in patient records.
- →Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm, subject to change based on the needs of the facility.
- →Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
- →Functional Statement #:01422,01423,01424,01425,01420,01421F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): 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: a3652b12-45b2-4740-8d74-8cb98cd9b584
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