Dental Hygienist - French Creek

DENTAL HYGIENIST

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SITE OF SERVICE :

Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, NC

POSITION QUALIFICATION / REQUIREMENTS :

• 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 : Shall be required to demonstrate one year of clinical competency within the past two years in the required clinical discipline.
• License : Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Dental Hygienist.
• Other Certification : Maintain a current Hands-on BLS through AHA or ARC
• U.S. Citizenship : HCWs performing under this contract shall be U.S. citizens.
• English Language Requirement : Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to effectively communicate.
• Physical Requirement : Shall be physically capable of standing and / or sitting for extended periods of time and physically capable of performing all services required.

CORE DUTIES :

Examine patient's oral cavity to include mouth, throat, and pharynx, and record conditions of teeth and surrounding tissues.

Refer patients to dentist who have abnormalities to include cavities, defective fillings, suspicious growths, or periodontal disease.

• Apply desensitizing and other topical agents to treat abnormalities to include caries prevention, gingivitis and oral ulceration.
• Instruct patients, individually and in groups, in proper oral hygiene care using materials to include teeth models, displays, slides, toothbrushes, dental floss, disclosing tablets and mirrors.

Demonstrate proper techniques of brushing, flossing, and use of necessary periodontal aids. Explain the common causes of tooth decay and its relationship to general diet.

• Take impressions and construct sports / safety mouth guards and soft night guards for vital bleaching.
• Polish restorations and apply pit and fissure sealants.
• Chair side dental assisting when directed by the Officer-In-Charge of the dental clinic.
• Record patients treated. Check and maintain instruments to insure working condition. Clean, sharpen, and sterilize instruments.
• Patient Workload, Readiness, and Scheduling. Utilizes the Corporate Dental Application to enter patient specific workload and readiness status and also for patient scheduling.

GENERAL DUTIES :

Contractor personnel shall perform a full range of duties consistent with their labor category, education, training, experience, clinical privileges (as applicable), and assigned position.

General duties that apply to all personnel or across certain labor categories are given below. Duties that apply to all contractor personnel are as follows :

• Maintain a level of productivity comparable with that of other individuals performing similar services.
• Participate in peer review and performance improvement activities.
• Practice aseptic techniques as necessary. Comply with infection control guidelines to include the proper handling, storage, and disposal of infectious wastes, and the use of universal precautions to prevent the spread of infection.
• Function with an awareness and application of safety procedures.
• Perform efficiently in emergency patient situations following established protocols, remaining calm, informing appropriate persons, and documenting events.

Anticipate potential problems / emergencies and make appropriate interventions. Notify supervisor, director, or other designated person regarding problems that the HCW is unable to manage.

• Apply an awareness of legal issues in all aspects of patient care and strive to manage situations in a reduced risk manner.
• Participate in the implementation of the Family Advocacy Program as directed. Participation shall include, but not be limited to, appropriate medical examination, documentation, and reporting.
• Exercise awareness and sensitivity to patient / significant others' rights, as identified within the MTF.
• Maintain an awareness of responsibility and accountability for own professional practice.
• Participate in continuing education to meet own professional growth.
• Attend and / or comply with all annual training classes required by the Command, to include but not limited to online annual training provided by the MTF : disaster training, infection control, Sexual Harassment, Bloodborne Pathogens, Fire and Safety, Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosives (CBRNE), and all other required training.
• Actively participate in the command’s Performance Improvement Program. Participate in meetings to review and evaluate the care provided to patients, identify opportunities to improve the care delivered, and recommend corrective action when problems exist.
• Participate in the provision of in-service training to clinic staff members. Provide training and / or direction as applicable to supporting government employe es (e.

g., hospital corpsmen, students, etc.).

• Attend and participate in various meetings as directed.
• Perform timely, accurate, and concise documentation of patient care.
• Operate and manipulate automated systems such as CHCS, AHLTA, ADS, Essentris, and Clinical Information System (CIS), participate in clinical staff Performance Improvement (PI) and Risk Management (RM) functions, as prescribed by the Commander.

Maintain DOD email account as directed. The HCW shall be responsive to all email and voicemail communications.

• Exercise appropriate delegation of tasks and duties in the direction and coordination of health care team members, patient care, and clinic activities.
• Maintain documentation of all treatment provided in accordance with clinic directives, and prepare such records and reports as may be required.

All records and reports must be legible. Abbreviations must be only those listed in local instructions.

HOURS :

• Services shall be provided Monday through Friday between the hours of 0600-1800. The HCW shall be scheduled for an 8.5 or 9 hour shift to include an uncompensated .5 or 1 hour meal break.
• The HCW shall be on duty for 80 hours every two weeks, except during periods of approved leave and holidays.
• In no instance will the HCW exceed 160 hours (on-site service plus approved leave and holidays) per 4-week period.
• Any changes in the schedule shall be coordinated between the HCW and the Government.

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. Team work 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 does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status in provision of services or employment opportunities and benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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