Dental Hygienist

Title: Dental Hygienist

State Role Title: Health Care Technologist II

Hiring Range: $69,796.00 - $74,404.75

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: CUMB PLATEAU-RUSSELL

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) seeks a Registered Dental Hygienist that is self-motivated and creative. The Dental Hygienist will help manage a mobile school based dental sealant program in the Richmond City Health District.

Responsibilities include working with the school nurses and administration, supporting, and screening school children, providing preventive services where requested: prophy’s, applying dental sealants and fluoride, educating children and parents, promoting the program, and working with local public and private dentists in the district to refer children with treatment needs.

The VDH Dental Hygienist will practice according to remote supervision per the Regulations of the Board of Dentistry and work under the direction of a Virginia licensed Dentist.

This position requires self-motivation, creativity, and is performed under the consultation and guidance of the immediate supervisor and clinical supervision of a licensed VDH dentist as required by law. Under remote supervision, the position will work without the direct or general supervision of a dentist, which requires independent decision making in the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical programs.

Duties include working with a Dental Assistant to scheduling school patients: answering phone/questions regarding services offered; registering child patients in electronic database, keying services provided, verifying insurance coverage or other program eligibility; posting payments & making insurance coverage or adjustments. Creating patient charts & encounters; maintaining patient records; maintaining inventory of supplies and cleaning/sterilizing operatory/instruments in compliance with agency policy/procedures & all relevant OSHA laws & procedures. Assure adherence to all relevant state and Federal law including OSHA & HIPPA. Independently perform activities in support of health district; interview clients and/or parents to determine eligibility; complete intake forms and submit insurance billing. Submits all documentation as necessary to obtain reimbursement.

Equipment management: The position will also assist in maintaining portable dental equipment.

The Virginia Department of Health offers 12 paid holidays, medical, dental, vision and life insurance, retirement plans (including 401a Cash Match and 457 Deferred Compensation Plan) as well as sick, family/personal, and annual leave.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Knowledge of the skills/practices of dental hygiene
2. Licensed by the VA Board of Dentistry
3. Regulations require 2 years work experience as a Dental Hygienist
4. Ability to communicate effectively in writing

Additional Considerations

1. Previous experience working with pediatric patients and providing preventative care (sealants, fluoride, prophy)
2. Proficiency in English and Spanish preferred

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHSIG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and t