Dental Hygienist

4 weeks ago

Decatur, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

The Dental Hygienist provides direct patient care under the general supervision of the dentist and performs other clinical and clerical functions independently of direct supervision.

The dental hygienist informs the supervisor of problems or unusual situations with recommendations for appropriate action. The dental hygienists work is reviewed on an overall basis by the supervisor for conformity to Dental Service policy and requirements.



Duties

Employees at this level serve as staff dental hygienists at the full performance level. It is expected that 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 planning, 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.

Other duties include but are not limited to:
a. Customer Service- Shows courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude for patients, co-workers and the public- Provides assistance to customers with questions or concerns, provides service recovery
b. Patient Care- Sets up operatory for planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit for timely turnover- Handles instruments safely, accurately, and efficiently- Provides routine oral prophylactic care to include application of fluoride solutions- Provides gross debridement, deep scaling, and curettage and root planning procedures- Cleans dental prostheses, fixed and removable- Manages dental recall system, referring patients to the doctor for additional care when needed- Applies desensitizing and sealant materials- Makes impressions for fluoride carrier trays- Administers topical anesthetic agents- Provides patient education appropriate to the veteran's needs and oral condition- Accomplishes all procedures within standard infection control protocols
c. Dental Imaging- Images are characterized by diagnostic quality, accurately oriented and exposed- Dental imaging safety techniques are utilized, and retakes are minimized
d. Infection Control and Equipment Sterilization- Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in setting up and cleaning up operatory- Instruments are properly prepared for sterilization by SPD standards- Instruments are prepared in a manner that does not delay clinical care- Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in exposing images
e. Clerical Functions- Assists patients in scheduling appointments- Assists in filling gaps in the schedule due to late cancellations and failed appointments- Charts findings, treatment plans, and treatment provided in patient records
f. Information Management- Maintains patient confidentiality per HIP AA with written and verbal information- Follows computer security regulations
g. Patient Safety- Modifies care as appropriate for patient's age and abilities (patient transfer and position)- Provides accurate and understandable instructions to patients- Participates in patient identification and time out per JCAHO requirements- Monitors patient condition during treatment, being alert for signs of physical distress
h. Employee Education- Complies with Employee Education requirements- Completes mandatory annual safety training sessions
i. Teaching- Responsible for clinical training of hygiene students from Dekalb College and Clayton State College- Supervises students' schedule, treatment plan, and product- Plans and organizes formal orientation for students

Performs other duties as assigned by management

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:00a.m.-4:30p.m.
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Functional Statement #: 508-51881-A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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