Dental Hygienist

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Georgia; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA at Naval Base Health Clinic Kings Bay is seeking a Dental Hygienist for a Direct Hire solicitation. Salary negotiation may be available for those new to Federal service, and incentives may be offered for highly qualified applicants.

Who May Apply: US Citizens. Basic requirements include licensure to practice as a dental hygienist in the United States or DC, and radiology certification per applicable federal standards.

Qualifications

• Basic requirements: Dental Hygienist
• Licensure must be current to practice as a dental hygienist in a U.S. state or DC
• Radiology certification requirements per Public Law 97-35 and related federal guidance
• Specialized experience includes: prophylactic dental procedures, completing oral examinations, and interpreting x-rays

Job description

About the Position:

This position is located at Naval Base Health Clinic Kings Bay.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

Incentives may be available for highly qualified applicants.

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 Requirements:

Dental Hygienist

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.

Radiology Certification:

Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR 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.

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

Specialized Experience:

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