Dental Hygienist

3 weeks ago

San Antonio, Texas, United States Veterans Health Administration Full time

Major Duties:
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.
Sets up operatory for planned dental procedures and cleans dental unit for timely turnover.
Handles instruments safely, accurately, and efficiently.
Assists with initial or recall exam by taking radiographs and performing full mouth probing.
Provides routine oral prophylactic care to include application of fluoride solutions.
Provides gross debridement, deep scaling, and curettage and root planning procedures.
Cleans dental prosthesis, 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 and accomplishes all procedures within standard infection control protocols.
Provides patient education appropriate to the veteran's needs and oral condition and document in CPRS.
Prepares and provides individual and group oral health care instruction to inpatients, outpatient, and caregivers.

Images are taken (as ordered by a Dentist) and characterized by diagnostic quality, accurately oriented and exposed Dental imaging safety techniques are utilized, and retakes are minimized.

Ensures and maintains HIPPA protocols during the imaging process.
Demonstrate 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.
Meets all RME Mandates. Follows COVID protocols for all AGP's.

Assists patients in scheduling appointments; assists in filling gaps in the schedule due to late cancellations and failed appointments.

Accurately, charts findings, treatment plans, and treatment provided in patient records.
Assists in answering patient concerns and complaints.
Maintainspatient confidentiality per HIPAA with written and verbal information. Follows computer security regulations throughout clinic and work areas.
Modifies care as appropriate for patients' age and abilities (patient transfer and position).
Provides accurate and understandable instructions to patients.

Participates in patient identification and time 0ul per Joint Commission requirements and monitors patient condition during treatment, being alert for signs of physical, mental, and medical distress.

Complies with Employee Education requirements for licensure and network access.
Maintains responsibility for turning in updated licensures and certifications.
Completes mandatory annual safety training sessions.
Administrates Anesthesia and/or Nitrous Oxide if licensed in the state the Hygienist received the licensure.
Accomplishes all procedures within standard infection control protocols.
Monitor patient condition during treatment for any signs of medical emergency.

Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

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Relocation/Recruitment Incentives
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Permanent Change of Station (PCS):
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