A. Harold and Associates, LLC, is looking for a full-time Dental Hygienist to provide Dental services for the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS). The business hours are defined as Monday through Friday (7:30am 4:00 pm and 8:00 am to 4:30 pm) excluding Federal holidays.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Receive scheduled patients, complete preliminary dental examinations on new dental service patients and reviews patients medical and dental history for evidence of past and present conditions such as mental illness and use of drugs which may complicate or alter dental hygiene treatment
Examine the teeth and surrounding tissues for evidences of plaque and periodontal disease and chart findings; inspects the mouth and throat for evidence of disease such as oral cancer; interpret routine x-rays to identify tooth structures, calculus, and abnormalities such as cavities, traumatic occlusion, and suspicious lesions to present to the dentist
Prepare dental hygiene treatment plans for patients including assessment of the problem, type of oral hygiene care required, and the sequence of appointments needed to complete treatment
Render routine and advanced prophylactic treatment on ambulatory patients, remove calcium deposits, accretions and stain by deep scaling, root planning and curettage under local anesthetic. Polish the teeth and apply fluoride for caries prevention and hypersensitivity
Work in conjunction with periodontal consultants and staff dentist in the treatment of patients with advanced periodontal disease requiring periodontal treatment including surgery, and assist in the pre and post operative care of these patients by providing deep scaling, curettage and root planning with ultrasonic and hand instruments: remove restoration overhangs and polish restorations, chart periodontal tissues, examine and chart pocket depths, inspect radiographs and record bone heights, disclose plaque and rate oral hygiene and plaque control
Instruct patients at chairside in oral hygiene, brushing and flossing techniques, and periodontal aids which increase the amount of stimulation to the teeth. Will plan and adapt instructions in home care techniques, tailoring them to the oral hygiene needs and oral problems of individual patients.
Explains to patients the cause of periodontal disease and tooth decay, and the importance of diet and hygiene as it relates to oral and systemic health
Takes radiographs on patients including bitewing, periapical, and panoramic x-rays. Make necessary adjustments and select the type of radiograph that shall be necessary for patients mouth. Prepares, cleans and provides maintenance to the x-ray equipment according to infection control and RME guidelines.
Manages a dental disease prevention program for patients with special problems, such as pre and post treatment follow up for maxillofacial patients and patients who have been scheduled for radiation treatment; renal dialysis; neuropsychiatric and patients with severe psychological and medical problems; stroke patients; diabetic patients; and drug and alcohol rehabilitation patients
Removes sutures, replaces dressings, takes impressions for study casts and for construction of mouth guards or special trays for the application of fluoride in post radiation oral cancer patients
Maintains the patient recall system to insure continuous, close follow up treatment for each patient involved in the dental prevention program
Required to use VAGLAHS Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) and DRM Plus to input patient dental activity data and outpatient for various hospital reports
Maintain and clean dental equipment, instruments and assigned spaces according to current Infection Control policies, OSHA and RME guidelines, including, but not limited to, dental chair/unit maintenance, equipment inventory, instrument inventory, and supply management in the operatory and supply rooms.
Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned as required and as directed by the Site Manager
Required Education/Experience/Skills:
Minimum bachelors degree in dental hygiene from a school Accredited by the American Dental Association
Current unrestricted license from the State of California
Have a minimum of 1-year experience as a dental hygienist
Shall have a current BLS and or/CPR card
Shall have a valid TB test
Must be able to obtain and maintain a PIV Card/Security Badge
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Note:
This position is regulated by the Department of Labor (DOL) as a Service Contract Act (SCA) contract. The DOL regulates the minimum hourly rate of pay, holiday and vacation leave benefits, and Health and Welfare (H&W) money.
Employees will earn H&W dollars per eligible hour (including vacation and holiday up to 40 hours/week). H&W monies are used to offset the employers cost of benefits the employee elects into and/or utilizes.
A Harold + Associates, LLC provides products/services that are considered defense services under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and, therefore, requires applicants to be U.S. Citizens, Permanent Resident Aliens, or protected individuals under 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3) (including refugees or asylees). Offers of employment are conditional upon satisfactory completion of pre-employment background verification (including E-Verify).
An Equal Opportunity & Affirmative Action Employer
EOE, including disability/veterans
If you are a Qualified Individual with a Disability, or a Disabled Veteran, and require assistance in making your application, please contact HR at 904-770-0735.
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
