Dental Hygienist

$61,141 - $81,647/Yr

Department Of Justice - Minersville, PA

Full-time - Entry Level

Minersville, PA

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

Corrections professionals who foster a humane and secure environment and ensure public safety by preparing individuals for successful reentry into our communities. Our highly-skilled, diverse, and innovative workforce creates a strong foundation of safety and security. Through the principles of humanity and normalcy, we develop good neighbors.

Responsibilities

• Responsible planning and directing the preventive dental health program.
• Instructs patients in oral health care and for the administration of oral prophylaxis.
• Performs complete oral prophylaxis to include: supragingival and subgingival scaling using ultrasonic scalers and hand instruments, polishes the teeth with abrasive pastes and rubber cups and applies topical fluoride treatments.
• Provides therapeutic and preventive procedures for patients in all classifications of periodontal disease.
• Provides treatment for patients with periodontal disease complicated by other dental and medical problems and prepares patients for periodontal surgery by performing deep scaling and root planning therapy, recording pocket depth and severity of disease, and providing proper post-op care.
• Maintains security of the institution as part of correctional responsibilities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• Must be currently licensed to practice as dental hygienists in a State or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia.
• Must submit proof of current, active and unrestricted license for verification.
• Must submit evidence of completing a program that certifies them to administer X-rays or perform radiologic procedures.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.