Dental Hygienist

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; California (MO); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA at Beale Air Force Base, California, seeks a licensed dental hygienist to perform prophylactic care, conduct oral examinations, and interpret routine radiographs. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation with potential incentives and relocation support.

Applicants must provide dental license documentation and meet specialized experience requirements. Beale AFB location offers federal employment with opportunities for student loan repayment and other

Qualifications

• Must have current state license to practice dental hygiene.
• Experience performing prophylaxis and oral examinations.
• Ability to perform or interpret routine dental radiographs.

Responsibilities

• Perform prophylactic dental procedures and oral examinations.
• Complete or interpret routine dental radiographs.
• Maintain patient records and ensure adherence to safety standards.

Skills

Prophylaxis dental procedures

Oral examinations

Dental radiographs

Education

State license to practice dental hygiene

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at the 9th Medical Group in Beale Air Force Base, California.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Student Loan repayment may be authorized.
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Dental Hygienist:

Radiology Certification:

Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42CFR Part 75. Essentially, they must (1) have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation and is accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education, and (2) be certified as radiographers in their field. The following meet these requirements:

• (1) Persons employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel prior to the effective date of the regulation (January 13, 1986) who show evidence of current or fully satisfactory performance or certification of such from a licensed practitioner such as a Doctor of Medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, podiatry, or chiropractic who prescribes radiologic procedures to others.
• (2) Persons first employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel after the effective date of the regulation who (a) received training from institutions in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not accredit training in that particular field at the time of graduation, or (b) practiced in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not license that particular field or did not allow special eligibility to take a licensure examination for those who did not graduate from an accredited educational program, provided that such persons show evidence of training, experience, and competence as determined by OPM or the employing agency.

(NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible)

Licensure:

Must be currently licensed to practice as a dental hygienist in a State or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia. (NOTE: You MUST submit a copy of your license or certification with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.)

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experienc e: One year of specialized experience which includes performing prophylactic dental procedures; completing oral examinations; and performing or interpreting routine x-rays.

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.