Dental Hygienist - Spectrum Healthcare Resources
Ft. Riley, KS
About the Job
Job Description
Join Our Team as a Dental Hygienist!
Company: Spectrum Healthcare ResourcesLocation: Fort Riley, KSJob Type: Full-time
Overview:
Spectrum Healthcare Resources is excited to offer a potential career opportunity for a Dental Hygienist at Ft. Riley, KS. This civilian position is an outstanding chance to contribute to the health and well-being of our military members while enjoying a rewarding work-life balance and a supportive patient community.
Join us in making a significant impact on the lives of those who serve our country, with a focus on quality care and professional development!
Hours of Performance:Monday to Friday, 0600-1700 (40 hours per week)
Responsibilities:
- Conduct comprehensive examinations of patients' oral cavity, including mouth, throat, and pharynx, and record conditions of teeth and surrounding tissues.
- Refer patients with abnormalities such as cavities, defective fillings, suspicious growths, or periodontal disease to the dentist.
- Apply desensitizing and other topical agents to treat abnormalities like gingivitis and oral ulceration.
- Instruct patients, both individually and in groups, in proper oral hygiene care using various materials and techniques.
- Explain the common causes of tooth decay and construct sports/safety mouth guards and soft night guards for vital bleaching.
- Polish restorations, apply pit and fissure sealants, and assist chairside dental assisting when directed by the dental clinic's Officer in Charge (OIC).
- Maintain accurate records of patients treated and ensure proper maintenance and sterilization of instruments.
Qualifications:
- Graduation from a dental hygiene program that qualifies for state licensure.
- Training in radiation physics, biology, health, safety/protection, X-ray films/digital radiography, image quality, and radiographic techniques meeting or exceeding 42 C.F.R. Part 75 requirements.
- Successful completion of the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE) and possession of an active, current, valid, and unrestricted license in at least one of the 50 states, and/or the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or territories of the United States.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience as a dental hygienist within the last two years prior to contract execution.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
Company Overview:
Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals.
Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.