Exciting Opportunity: Join Our Team as a Fee-Based Dental Hygienist

American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System as a Fee-Based Dental Hygienist. Your role will focus on enhancing patient care through thorough assessments, specialized care, and patient education, while working alongside a supervising dentist. This temporary position provides a chance to make a significant impact in the lives of veterans with an emphasis on professional growth and compliance with certification requirements.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted dental hygienist license from any U.S. State.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Perform thorough patient assessments and evaluations.
• Deliver comprehensive oral prophylactic care.
• Capture high-quality dental radiographic images.

Skills

Patient Assessment

Oral Health Evaluation

Patient Education

Clerical Tasks

Radiographic Imaging

Education

Associate degree from a CODA accredited dental hygiene program

Certification as dental radiographer

Job description

Take the next step in your career and join our dedicated team at the Greater Los Angeles VA Healthcare System as a Fee-Based Dental Hygienist. In this key position, you will be at the forefront of enhancing patient care and satisfaction. This role involves performing thorough patient assessments, including risk and oral health evaluations, Periodontal Screening and Recording (PSR), and providing specialized care for medically compromised patients. Duties will encompass delivering comprehensive oral prophylactic care, such as fluoride applications, gross debridement, scaling, and root planning, while efficiently managing the dental recall system and administering topical anesthetic agents.

Moreover, you will be pivotal in-patient education, delivering personalized guidance on oral health care that considers each patient's medical history and conditions. You will capture high-quality dental radiographic images, handle clerical tasks like appointment scheduling, and safeguard patient confidentiality by HIPAA regulations. Continuous education and mandatory annual training sessions will support your professional growth, ensuring you stay compliant with licensure and certification requirements. Working closely with a supervising dentist, you will be an integral part of our team, ensuring all procedures meet Dental Service policies. Join us in making a significant difference in the lives of our veterans by providing exceptional dental care.

Work Schedule: Standard M-F schedule details to be discussed with Supervisor

Qualifications:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Unrestricted dental hygienist license from any U.S. State, territory, or District of Columbia.
• Must possess an associate degree or higher from a CODA accredited dental hygiene program.
• Certification as dental radiographer

Fee Basis:

$75.00 - $100.00 per patient with an average of seven patients per day

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Fee-based positions are temporary assignments that are reviewed annually for continued need.

Discover the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (GLA) :GLA is a premier VA institution committed to delivering high-quality care to over 1.4 million veterans across five counties. With two ambulatory care centers, a tertiary care facility, and eight community-based outpatient clinics, GLA provides comprehensive health services. Our West Los Angeles and Sepulveda VA Medical Centers are renowned teaching hospitals, blending advanced technology, research, and education.

GLA is dedicated to advancing veteran healthcare through one of the VA’s largest research programs, featuring six research centers of excellence. Accredited by respected organizations, GLA is committed to innovation, collaboration, and engaging veterans in research that benefits both veterans and the broader community.