Dental Hygienist in Fort Wainwright, AK

Dental Hygienist - Federal government of the United States - Fort Wainwright, AK - work from home job Company: Federal government of the United States Job description: Summary About the Position: This position is located at Fort Wainwright, Alaska. • This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. • Federal employees in Alaska are currently entitled to receive 2.01% Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) in addition to the base salary. This is subject to change. Overview • Accepting applications Open & closing dates 07/01/2023 to 07/21/2023 Salary $66,111 - $85,947 per year Pay scale & grade GS 7 Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Not required Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent - Work schedule Full-time - Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family (Series) Supervisory status No Security clearance Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Trust determination process Announcement number HCJT232891463236HW Control number 734913200 This job is open to Duties • Completes preliminary dental examinations on new dental service patients. • Examine the teeth and surrounding tissues for evidences of plaque and periodontal disease and charts findings. • Perform postoperative care and provides oral hygiene instruction. • Explains to patients the causes of periodontal disease and tooth decay. • Inspect the mouth and throat for evidence of disease such as oral cancer. • Perform various advanced and specialized oral prophylactic and preventive dental hygiene procedures. Requirements Conditions of Employment • Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. • A Personnel Security Investigation is required. • A one-year probationary period is required if the selectee has not previously met this requirement. • Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption. • This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing. • A pre-placement medical examination is required. • Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position. • Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS. • Applicants must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements. • Moderate to heavy lifting up to 15 pounds is required. Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the licensing and experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is . Basic Requirements for Dental Hygienist: Licensure: Must be currently licensed to practice as a dental hygienist in a State or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia. Radiology Certification: Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42CFR Part 75. Essentially, they must (1) have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation, and is accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education, and (2) be certified as radiographers in their field. The following meet these requirements: (1) Persons employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel prior to the effective date of the regulation (January 13, 1986) who show evidence of current or fully satisfactory performance or certification of such from a licensed practitioner such as a doctor of medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, podiatry, or chiropractic who prescribes radiologic procedures to others. (2) Persons first employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel after the effective date of the regulation who (a) received training from institutions in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not accredit training in that particular field at the time of graduation, or (b) practiced in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not license that particular field or did not allow special eligibility to take a licensure examination for those who did not graduate from an accredited educational program, provided that such persons show evidence of training, experience, and competence as determined by OPM or the employing agency. Experience required: To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job. Specialized experience is defined as: performing prophylactic dental procedures; completing oral examinations; and performing or interpreting routine x-rays. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-06). Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional information • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. • One year trial/probationary period may be required. • Direct Deposit of Pay is required. • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. • If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an . * If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the information sheet. * Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. • Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit • Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing. • Position is designated as Inclement Weather Essential. The incumbent must make every attempt to report for work on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions. • Statutory return rights for current DoD employees are applicable in many circumstances. • Applicants selected from the contiguous United States (contiguous United States consists of the 48 adjoining U.S. states plus Washington, D.C., on the continent of North America) will be afforded pay retention in circumstances in which the basic rate of pay would otherwise be reduced if selected for the position. • Benefits Dental Hygienist - Federal government of the United States - Fort Wainwright, AK - work from home job Expected salary: $66111 - 85947 per year Location: Fort Wainwright, AK Dental Hygienist - Federal government of the United States - Fort Wainwright, AK - work from home job Job date: Fri, 14 Jul 2023 06:37:01 GMT Apply for the job now! 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