Dental Hygienist

The VA Nebraska-Western Iowa is currently recruiting for one full-time Dental Hygienist. This position is located within the Surgical Care department at the Lincoln VA Clinic in Lincoln, Nebraska. 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. PRINCIPALES MISSIONS : FUNCTIONS OR SCOPE OF ASSIGNED DUTIES: Sets up operatory for planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit for timely turnover. Handles instruments safely, accurately, and efficiently. Perform dental prophylaxis and periodontal maintenance procedures using hand and ultrasonic instruments, to include gross debridement, curettage and scaling & root planning, tooth polishing & application of topical fluoride solutions. 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 localized antimicrobial agents in periodontal pockets when indicated. Makes impressions for fluoride carrier trays. Administers topical and/or local anesthetic agents (per state license). Accomplishes all procedures within standard infection control protocols. Conducts head and neck examinations and complete intraoral inspection of the hard and soft tissue and seeks consultation with dentist to assess abnormal findings. Keeps operatory supplied with all necessary equipment, instruments and disposable supplies needed for the proper treatment of patients. Provides patient education appropriate to the veteran's needs and oral condition. Prepares and provides individual and group oral health care instruction to inpatients, outpatients, and caregivers. Exposes prescribed radiographs. Images are characterized by diagnostic quality, accurately oriented and exposed. Dental imaging safety techniques are utilized, and retakes are minimized. Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in setting up and cleaning up operatory. Instruments are properly prepared for sterilization by SPD standards Maintains integrity of instruments with proper routine sharpening and maintenance per manufacture instructions. Instruments are prepared in a manner that does not delay clinical care. Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in exposing images. Wears appropriate protective attire and assure that the patient is provided eye protection during procedures. Assists patients in scheduling appointments via VA scheduling software. Assists in filling gaps in the schedule due to late cancellations and failed appointments. Charts findings, treatment plans, and treatment provided in patient records. Accurately codes for type of treatment administered, electronically, by way of VA charting system. Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4pm Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized QUALIFICATIONS REQUISES : Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education. Applicants must possess an Associate degree or higher from an accredited dental hygiene program. The degree must have been obtained from an institution whose accreditation was in place for the year in which the course of study was completed. Approved programs are: Dental hygiene programs accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA). [Education completed outside of the United States must be considered at least equivalent to that gained in CODA accredited United States programs and would enable the candidate to sit for the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination, which is administered by the Joint Commission on National Dental Examinations.] Licensure/Certification Licensure. Applicants must be currently

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OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise "To care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate whole health care to Veterans? Welcome to the Heartland of America and the VA Nebraska-Western Iowa Health Care System. The Omaha metro area includes Omaha, Nebraska; Council Bluffs, Iowa; and several suburbs, with a total population of 1 million. Omaha's cost of living is 9% lower than the US average and the Nebraska unemployment rate is 3%, below the US average of 4.1%. A 2025 Coworking Cafe study ranked Omaha #3 among the best U.S. cities for work-life balance, highlighting its affordability, strong job market, and community-focused lifestyle. The U.S. News and World Report 2025 Hottest U.S. Housing Markets study listed Omaha as #1 - housing prices are 38% lower than the national ave