Dental Hygienist - DE

Indian Health Service; Gallup (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Dental Hygienist to perform advanced dental treatments for patients of all ages. The role involves assisting dentists, providing oral hygiene education, and conducting community dental prevention programs. This is a full-time, entry-level position with opportunities for professional growth and benefits.

Benefits

Leave benefits

Insurance options

Possible loan repayment programs

Qualifications

• Must have a degree from an accredited program and licensure as a dental hygienist.
• Experience must demonstrate ability to perform duties.

Responsibilities

• Complete screening procedures and interpret routine radiographs.
• Perform oral prophylaxis, scaling/root planning, and administer local anesthesia.
• Provide community-based dental prevention programs and education.

Skills

Patient Care

Oral Hygiene Education

Nutritional Counseling

Education

Degree from an accredited dental hygiene program

Job description

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Summary

This position is to perform advanced prophylactic dental treatment for patients of all ages and periodontal treatment for patients with related medical and dental problems such as diabetes, cardiac complications, severe caries, and periodontal disease. The incumbent reports to the Supervisory Dentist.

Duties

1. Complete screening procedures, interpret routine radiographs, and work with the dentist to complete examinations and prepare treatment plans.
2. Perform suture removal, change dressings, apply topical anesthetics, and provide home care instructions.
3. Assist the dentist by making repairs and adjustments to the teeth, such as smoothing rough edges of restorations, removing overhanging margins, reducing sharp edges of fractured teeth, polishing amalgam restorations, and inserting temporary fillings.
4. Perform oral prophylaxis and scaling/root planning, complete protective restorations, and administer local anesthesia.
5. Provide community-based dental prevention programs, including education, oral hygiene instructions, nutritional counseling, fluoride application, and sealant placement.

This position is announced concurrently under Excepted Service and Merit Promotion procedures. Review vacancy announcement number IHS-25-NJ-12682966-ESEP/MP for eligibility. Applicants must apply separately for each announcement.

Requirements

Conditions include a probationary period, U.S. Citizenship, registration with Selective Service if applicable, immunizations, licensure, background checks, and maintaining medical staff privileges.

Qualifications

Experience must demonstrate the ability to perform the duties of the position. For GS-07, one year of specialized experience at the GS-06 level is required; for GS-08, one year at the GS-07 level with relevant duties.

Education

Must have a degree from an accredited program and licensure as a dental hygienist. Submit transcripts with your application.

Additional Information

Additional selection may occur within 90 days. Benefits include leave, insurance, and possible loan repayment programs. This is a full-time, entry-level position in the healthcare industry.