Dental Hygienist

Join Our Team as a Dental Hygienist!

Location: Gainesville, FL
Job Type: Full-time

Overview:
Spectrum Healthcare Resources, a premier healthcare services provider, is seeking a dedicated civilian Dental Hygienist for a potential opportunity with the South Georgi aand North Florida VA in Gainesville, FL!

If you're passionate about delivering top-quality dental care and thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment, we want to hear from you.

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.

EOE/Disabled/Veterans