Dental Hygienist

2 weeks ago

Houston, Texas, United States Department Of Veterans Affairs Full time
Summary

If you are a current, permanent VA employee or Federal employee from another agency, you should apply under CBST LDD.

The Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center, Dental Service, is seeking a full-time Dental Hygienist to serve our Veterans in the Houston VA. Dental Hygienists perform a wide variety of interventions which contribute to the overall oral health of Veterans. This position is located in Houston, TX.



Duties

The duties of a Dental Hygienist in the Dental Service include, but are not limited to:

Patient Care

  • Provides direct patient care and receives guidance from higher-level or supervisory staff members for only the most complex patients and requires only general supervision from a Dentist.
  • Performs patient medical assessment (e.g., medical/dental history, social history, vital signs, full periodontal assessment and charting).
  • 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 and making impressions for fluoride carrier trays.
  • Provides gross debridement, deep scaling, curettage, and root planing 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.
  • Administers topical anesthetic agents, local anesthetic (per State license), and local anti-infective agents as directed by the Dentist.
  • Accomplishes all procedures within standard infection control protocols.
Customer Service
  • Routinely interacts in a professional and courteous manner with managers, co-workers and other employees to accomplish the work of the organization.
  • Works with the Lead Dental Assistant and/or Supervisory Dental Assistant to provide input on general chairside assisting, works as a team player, and maintains efficient flow of patient care.
  • Facilitates team or unit processes by working collaboratively with team members or employees to ensure that tasks are completed.
  • Possess knowledge of clinic processes and services to function in and interact with various clinics throughout the hospital.
Patient Education
  • Responsible for providing patient education appropriate to the Veteran's needs and oral condition (e.g., post-procedure, tobacco cessation, caries and perio-disease prevention).
  • Prepares and provides individual and group oral health care instruction to inpatients, outpatients, and caregivers.
  • Provides assistance to customers with questions or concerns, provides service recovery.
Dental Imaging
  • Interprets radiographs and dental images. Images are characterized by diagnostic quality, accurately oriented and exposed.
  • Utilizes dental imaging safety techniques, and ensures retakes are minimized.
Infection Control and Equipment Sterilization
  • Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in setting up and cleaning up operatory.
  • Ensures instruments are properly prepared for sterilization by Sterile Processing Service standards and in a manner that does not delay clinical care.
  • Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in exposing images.
Clerical Functions
  • Assists in filling gaps in the schedule due to late cancellations and failed appointments, charts findings, treatment plans, and treatment provided in patient records.
  • Orients dental staff to basic administrative/clinical policies and procedures dealing with dental care and other administrative topics.
Information Management
  • Maintains patient confidentiality per the Health Information Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) with written and verbal information.
  • Enters, corrects, and retrieves information from automated systems and applications such as Veterans Health Information and Technology Architecture (VistA), VistA Scheduling Enhancements, Computerized Patient Record System, and Dental Record Management Plus.
  • Utilizes Microsoft Word or comparable word processing software to execute several office automation functions such as storing and retrieving electronic documents and files; activating printers; inserting and deleting text; formatting letters, reports, and memoranda; and transmitting/receiving e-mail..
  • Uses Microsoft Excel or other comparable spreadsheet software to develop and change spreadsheets in order to graphically display data.
Patient Safety
  • Modifies care as appropriate for patient's age and abilities (patient transfer and position).
  • Participates in patient information and time out per Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) requirements.
  • Monitors patient condition during treatment, being alert for signs for physical distress.
Employee Education
  • Complies with employee education requirements.
  • Completes mandatory annual safety training sessions.
  • Prepares and presents monthly safety training to Dental Service line staff.
Work Schedule: Various shifts/hours based on location. Tour of duty will be identified upon call for interview.

Telework: Not Available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: F

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

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