Registered Dental Hygienist

Company Description

Compass Government Solutions (CGS) is a Woman-Owned Small Business dedicated to serving those who have served our nation. We are committed to excellence in everything we do—and that starts with our people. At CGS, we believe our employees are the key to our success.

Job Description

Compass Government Solutions LLC (CGS) seeks an experienced Dental Hygienist to provide dental care to active-duty military members for the Dental Clinic at F.E. Warren AFB, Cheyenne, Wyoming.

Hours:
Monday-Friday
7:00 AM-5:00 PM
Must be available between these hours

Job Requirements

• Examine patient's oral cavity to include mouth, throat, and pharynx, and record conditions of teeth and surrounding tissues. Refer patients to dentist who have abnormalities to include cavities, defective fillings, suspicious growths, or periodontal disease.
• Apply desensitizing and other topical agents to treat abnormalities to include caries prevention, gingivitis, and oral ulceration.
• Instruct patients, individually and in groups, in proper oral hygiene care using materials to include teeth models, displays, slides, toothbrushes, dental floss, disclosing tablets and mirrors. Demonstrate proper techniques of brushing, flossing, and use of necessary periodontal aids. Explain the common causes of tooth decay and its relationship to general diet.
• Take impressions and construct sports/safety mouth guards and soft night guards for vital bleaching.
• Polish restorations and apply pit and fissure sealants.
• Chair side dental assisting when directed by the Officer-In-Charge of the dental clinic.
• Record patients treated. Check and maintain instruments to insure working condition. Clean, sharpen, and sterilize instruments.
• Patient Workload, Readiness, and Scheduling. Utilizes the Corporate Dental Application to enter patient specific workload and readiness status and for patient scheduling.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree or Bachelor’s Degree, depending on the program.
• Education: Successful completion of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA). Certification: Certified in radiography as required by 42 CFR Part 75.
• Successfully pass the National Board Dental Hygiene Examination (NBDHE).
• Experience: As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instructions.
• License: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Dental Hygienist.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen (for access to Gov't computer systems)

Additional Information

Benefits

• Competitive Salary 
• Accrued paid time off 
• Paid Federal Holidays 
• Dental and Vision Plans 
• 401(k) Plan

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.