Kaiser Permanente - Washington Permanente Medical Group
Puyallup, Washington
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The Primary Purpose of the Position is: the Purpose of the position is to serve as a Dental Hygienist and provide direct patient care under the general supervision of a Dentist assigned the Dental Service and performs other clinical functions independently of direct supervision. This position is located in Garland - TX.
Qualifications
Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship
Be a Citizen of the United States
Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with 38 U.S.C § 7407(a) - Administrative Provisions for Section 7405 and 7406 Appointments
Education
Applicants must possess an Associate degree or higher from an accredited dental hygiene program
The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed
Approved programs are: (1) Dental hygiene programs accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA)
(2) [Education completed outside of the United States must be considered at least equivalent to that gained in CODA accredited United States programs and would enable the candidate to sit for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination - which is administered by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations
Licensure
Applicants must be currently licensed to practice as a dental hygienist with a full - current and unrestricted license in a State - Territory or Commonwealth of the United States - or the District of Columbia
Certification
P.L
97-35 - Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act Of 1981 - requires persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 C.F.R
Part 75 - Standards for the Accreditation of Educational Programs for and the Credentialing of Radiologic Personnel
To meet this requirement - they must 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 be certified as radiographers in their field
Accredited dental hygiene programs contain curriculum addressing radiologic procedures meets the requirement for certification as dental radiographers
Exceptions for Non-Certified Dental Hygienist
(a) Non-certified applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for licensure - may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate dental hygienist under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405(c)(2)(B) - Temporary Full-Time Appointments - Part-Time Appointments and Without-Compensation Appointments for a Period Not to Exceed Two Years
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation
More information: VA Handbook/Directive 5005 Grade Determinations: Dental Hygienist - GS-05 Experience
None - beyond the basic requirements
Assignment
Employees at this level serve in entry level dental hygienist positions
They receive guidance from more experienced staff members for patient issues and require daily supervision at the site of work
Dental Hygienist - GS-06 Experience
At least one year of experience at the next lower grade level
Assignment
Employees at this level serve as developmental level 1 dental hygienists
It is expected that they receive guidance from more experienced staff members for complex patient issues and require daily and direct contact at the site of work from the assigned supervisor
Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of oral prophylactic - therapeutic - and preventive procedures for periodontal diseases - or inflammation - or on patients with other medical and/or dental problems
Knowledge of dental methods and techniques used in performing intra and extra oral procedures
Ability to use communication techniques to encourage and inform individuals and groups
Dental Hygienist - GS-07 Experience
At least one year of experience at the next lower grade level that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level
Assignment
Employees at this level serve as developmental level 2 dental hygienists
It is expected that they perform more complex work while receiving less frequent supervision than at the GS-6 level
Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills and Abilities
In addition to the experience above - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of oral pathology to include disease of the hard and soft tissues - disorders of tooth structure - developmental and congenital anomalies - salivary gland disorders - symptoms of infectious disorders - and appropriate protocols
Practical knowledge of medical diseases - conditions - and chronic degenerative diseases as they relate to dental health and treatment
Knowledge of radiographic exposure techniques to produce radiographs of high diagnostic quality
Dental Hygienist - GS-08 Experience
At least one year of experience at the next lower grade level that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level
Assignment
Employees at this level serve as developmental level 3 dental hygienists with the ability to perform direct patient care under the general supervision of the dentist
It is expected that they receive guidance from higher-level or supervisory staff members for only the most complex patients
Assignments at this level include - but are not limited to: patient assessments (e.g
risk assessments - oral health assessments) - prevention recommendations - prophylaxis - periodontal treatment for mild to moderate disease (e.g
scaling and root planing - full mouth debridement) - Periodontal Screening and Recording (PSR) radiograph/image capture - fluoride treatment application - topical anesthesia administration and management of stable medically compromised patients (including risk factors)
Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills and Abilities
In addition to meeting the KSAs for the GS-07 level - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of state-of-the-art preventive dentistry measures for patient instruction and training
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology in order to interpret the examination request accurately
to understand the functioning and interrelationship of the various anatomical structures appearing on the radiographic image and the various stages of the examination to judge the acceptability of the radiograph for diagnostic use
and to present for viewing
Knowledge of The Joint Commission (TJC) - Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) - and related regulations and guidelines pertaining to dental matters
Skill in providing individual and group oral health care instructions to inpatients - outpatients - Nursing Home Care Unit patients - etc
Dental Hygienist - GS-09 Experience
At least one year of experience at the next lower grade level that demonstrates the clinical competencies described at that level
Assignments
Employees at this level serve as staff dental hygienists at the full performance level
They provide direct patient care and receive guidance from higher-level or supervisory staff members for only the most complex patients and require only general supervision from a dentist
Assignments at this level include but are not limited to patient medical assessment (e.g
medical/dental history - social history - vital signs - full periodontal assessment and charting) - disease and treatment management recommendations - denture care - scaling and root planing - radiographs/image interpretation - patient education (e.g
post-procedure - tobacco cessation - caries and perio-disease prevention) - behavior management - management of stable medically compromised patients (including risk factors) - instrument sharpening - inter-service communication
Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills and Abilities
In addition to meeting the KSAs for the GS-8 level - the candidate must demonstrate the following KSAs: Knowledge of hygiene procedures to explain the process and indication - complications and expected treatment outcomes for each
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Duties
Duties include but are not limited to: The Dental Hygienist sets up operatory for planned dental procedure by cleaning dental unit for timely turnover and handles instruments safely - accurately - and efficiently
Incumbent provides routine oral prophylactic care to include application of fluoride solutions - gross debridement - deep scaling - and curettage and root planning procedures
Cleans dental prostheses - fixed and removable - manages dental recall system - referring patients to the Dentist for additional care when needed
Applies desensitizing and sealant materials - makes impressions for fluoride carrier trays - and provides patient education appropriate to the veteran's needs and oral condition
Performs dental imaging which consists of taking digital and/or conventional radiographs of in-patients and outpatients according to prescription - including periapical - bitewing - occlusal - panoramic - cephalometric - and 30 imaging
Images are characterized by diagnostic quality - accurately oriented and exposed
Dental imaging safety techniques are utilized - and retakes are minimized - therefore - imaging requests are accomplished within the desired time frame
Responsible for Infection Control by demonstrating proper infection control procedures in setting up and cleaning up operatory as well as safety procedures in exposing images
Instruments are properly prepared for sterilization by SPD standards and in a manner that does not delay clinical care
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday - 7:30am to 4:00pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 54051-F - 54052-F - 54053-F - 54054-F - 54055-F Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
The Veterans Health Administration (VHA) is the largest integrated health care system in the United States, providing care at 1,321 health care facilities, including 172 VA Medical Centers and 1,138 outpatient sites of care of varying complexity (VHA outpatient clinics) to over 9 million Veterans enrolled in the VA health care program. VHA Medical Centers provide a wide range of services including traditional hospital-based services such as surgery, critical care, mental health, orthopedics, pharmacy, radiology and physical therapy. In addition, most of our medical centers offer additional medical and surgical specialty services including audiology & speech pathology, dermatology, dental, geriatrics, neurology, oncology, podiatry, prosthetics, urology, and vision care. Some medical centers also offer advanced services such as organ transplants and plastic surgery.