Dental Hygienist — EDRP Eligible & Advanced Practice

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Charleston (SC); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

EDRP eligible

Résumé du poste

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Dental Hygienist to provide direct patient care, perform radiographic imaging, and support clinical operations. The role requires an active state license, CODA-accredited education, and proficiency in dental radiography with strong infection control practices.

Responsibilities include patient teaching, charting, and coordinating recalls while collaborating with dental professionals to ensure high-quality veteran care in a structured clinical setting.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate degree or higher from an accredited dental hygiene program
• Licensed to practice as a dental hygienist in a US state/territory/DC
• Experience with dental radiography equipment and radiation safety
• Ability to manage patient care and clinical procedures with accuracy

Responsabilités

• Provide direct patient dental hygiene care and clinical support
• Take diagnostic quality dental radiographs
• Coordinate dental recall and patient education
• Maintain infection control and operatory setup
• Assist dentist or periodontist with procedures and documentation

Connaissances

Dental radiography

Patient care

Education outreach

Formation

Associate degree or higher in dental hygiene

Outils

CAD/CODA Accreditation knowledge

Description du poste

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Dental Hygienist to provide direct patient care, perform radiographic imaging, and support clinical operations. The role requires an active state license, CODA-accredited education, and proficiency in dental radiography with strong infection control practices.

Responsibilities include patient teaching, charting, and coordinating recalls while collaborating with dental professionals to ensure high-quality veteran care in a structured clinical setting.