Registered Dental Hygienist

Job Description

DENTAL HYGIENIST

SITE OF SERVICE :

Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Unit Fallon, NV (NMRTUF)

POSITION QUALIFICATION / REQUIREMENTS :

• Education : Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree depending on the program.
• Accreditation : Successful completion of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA). Successfully pass the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE).
• Certification : Certified in radiography as required by 42 CFR Part 75.
• Cardiac Certifications : Must have the following hands-on certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross : Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Experience : As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the service-specific credentialing instructions.
• Licensure : Current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Dental Hygienist in any one of the 50 States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam or the U.S. Virgin Islands.
• U.S. Citizenship : Shall be a U.S. citizen
• English Language Requirement :  Shall be able to read, write, speak and understand English well enough to effectively communicate with all patients and other health care providers.
• Physical Capability : Shall be physically capable of standing and / or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required under the contract.

DUTIES :

HOURS :

Base Down Days :

During a planned closure of the facility due to training, closures before or after holidays family down days, Employee will only be compensated for the actual hours worked. If clinic is closed and employee is not able to work, employee will be required to use leave or take LWOP (without penalty).

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS / SKILLS

Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities. Teamwork skills required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline intensive environment is essential. High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.

LUKE is an Equal Opportunity employer

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