(Archived) Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist

Location: 23d Medical Group, Moody AFB, GA

Work Schedule: The Contractor must provide services Monday through Friday flexible hours, 0700 to 1800, not to exceed 40 hours per week, excluding Federal holidays.

Aaron Agena

Healthcare Recruiter

Kako'o Services, LLC

Minimum Qualifications:
 Degree: Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree depending on the program.
 Education: Successful completion of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental
Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA).
 Certification: Certified in radiography as required by 42 CFR Part 75.
 Experience: As a minimum, the Dental Hygienist shall have a minimum of 1 year of experience following graduation from dental hygiene school. Shall have been performing clinical dental hygiene services during 12 of the last 36 months.
 License: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Dental Hygienist.

HCW Duties (5.1 Task 1): The duties for the HCW are as follows:
5.1.1. Provide comprehensive oral health and dental hygiene treatment to diverse patient groups with assistance from members of the dental service.
5.1.2. Perform the full range of dental services commensurate with the dental hygienist specialty.
5.1.3. Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
5.1.3.1. Patient Evaluation. Complete an evaluation of every patient and formulate a dental hygiene diagnosis and treatment plan, in collaboration with the dentist and patient.
5.1.3.2. Examine patient’s oral cavity including mouth, throat, and pharynx.
5.1.3.3. Record conditions of teeth and surrounding areas.
5.1.3.4. Refer patients with abnormalities to the dentist.
5.1.4. Clinical hygienists usually work alone in a treatment room designed to provide preventive, therapeutic and education services, and work under the supervision of a dentist.
5.1.5. Oral Prophylaxis. Includes seating and draping patients, applying disclosing solution to teeth, supra/subgingival scaling, polishing, cleaning and polishing removable dental appliances worn by patients; and placing pit and fissure sealants on teeth when indicated.
5.1.6. Perform the following procedures: • Adult Prophylaxis • Child prophylaxis • Topical Fluoride, Professional Application • Topical Fluoride, Self-Applied, Group • Individual Oral Health Counseling • Group Health Counseling • Periodontal Scaling, Preventive Treatment and Education.
5.1.7. Provide preventive treatment and education to promote the values of oral and general health and wellness to support population health strategies.
5.1.8. Common activities include dental prophylaxis, hygiene and tissue indices, tobacco cessation counseling, professional topical fluoride treatment, oral health counseling, and application of pit and fissure sealants.
5.1.9. Compiles statistical data and written reports on the participation in the preventive dentistry program. Specialized Treatment.
5.1.10. Provide specialized treatment designed to achieve and maintain oral health. Specialized treatment includes scaling and root planning of tooth surfaces, application of local chemotherapeutic agents, control of pain and anxiety, continuous evaluation of the patient’s response to therapy, provision of long-term supportive dental care, and management of medical emergencies.
5.1.11. Insertions and Restorations. Insert and remove temporary fillings; insert and remove temporary crowns and bridges; irrigate and pack dry sockets.
5.1.12. Adjustments and Repairs. Administer smoothing and polishing restorations, cleaning and polishing removable appliances.
5.1.13. Assist in surgically related procedures such as removing sutures, placing periodontal packs, controlling bleeding by direct pressure, performing gingival curettage and giving instructions to patients after deep curettage, removing medications from dry sockets, and retracting oral tissues in surgical procedures.
5.1.14. Assist periodontist with periodontist patients.
5.1.15. Maintain medical records in accordance with established clinic procedures.
5.1.16. Dental hygienists function under the indirect or general supervision of a dentist, as defined by the American Dental Association.
5.1.16.1. This requires that a dentist shall diagnose conditions to be treated, personally authorize the procedures, and evaluate the performance of the dental hygienist and provide clinical feedback.
5.1.16.2. Indirect supervision requires the dentist to be in the clinic or treatment facility and to be physically available to provide consultation and oversight.
5.1.16.3. General supervision does not require the dentist to remain in the clinic or treatment facility, but the dentist shall be available for consultation by phone while the hygienist is performing direct patient care activities. 5.1.17. Peer Review/Performance Review Process. As with any healthcare professional, an ongoing, professional peer review process and periodic review of performance is required and accomplished at least annually as part of the performance review process. Examples of competency assessment include periodic review of a representative sample of dental records, direct observation of performance and verbal/written assessment of clinical knowledge/skills.

KAKO’O SERVICES LLC.

Kako’o Servicesis a premier provider of healthcare workers to various military treatment facilities across the United States. With a corporate office in Honolulu, Hawaii and recruiting office in San Antonio, Texas we specialize in providing skilled, trained and highly successful healthcare workers, including RNs,CRNAs, Physicians, LPN/LVN, Licensed Social Workers, and many more.

We have a strong focus on providing our government customer with quality and superior service.

Kako’o Services is an equal opportunity employer and Minorities, Females, Veterans, and Disabled persons are encouraged to apply. For further information, please click the link below to view the EEOIs TheLaw poster.

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