Registered Dental Hygienist

Career Opportunities with Matrix Providers

Matrix Providers is hiring a Registered Dental Hygienist to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families at the Naval Health Clinic (NHC) Quantico Naval Base DT, Quantico, VA.

• Employment Status: Full Time
• Compensation: This is an hourly position, paid bi-weekly.
  • $57.30/hour plus H&W $5.42
• Schedule: Schedules may consist of 8 or 10-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, with starting times typically between . The Government reserves the right to adjust schedules to meet mission requirements.
• Benefits: Competitive financial package with a comprehensive insurance package including health, dental, vision, and life coverage.
  • Accrued Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Holidays (Outlined in Handbook)
  • 401(k) Plan

• Degree/
  
  Education:
  
  Candidates must possess an associate degree or bachelor’s degree in dental Hygiene. Must be a graduate of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA).
• Experience: Candidates shall have a minimum of twelve (12) months of specialized full-time clinical experience as a Registered Dental Hygienist within the preceding thirty-six (36) months following graduation.

Candidate Must be highly proficient in oral prophylaxis; preliminary periodontal examinations (including diagnostic tests and radiographs); oral health education; preparing treatment plans for plaque control; applying topical fluorides and desensitizing agents; and planning, conducting, and evaluating preventive dental health programs.

• Basic Life Support: The HCW shall hold and maintain a current BLS certification through the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).
• Radiography: Must possess a current certification in dental radiography
• Local Anesthesia: The RDH must possess documented proof of advanced training and certification to administer local anesthesia, in accordance with the Local Anesthesia Administration by Dental Hygienists –
• Licensure: Candidates must possess a current, full, active, and unrestricted license to practice as a Dental Hygienist in a State, District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a territory of the United States. The candidate's license must be in a jurisdiction that permits the administration of local anesthesia by a dental hygienist, and the HCW must be fully compliant with all state-specific requirements for this expanded function

The Contract Dental Hygienist shall perform a full range of services IAW with their specialty and function under the indirect or general supervision of a privileged Dental Treatment Facility (DTF) Dentist. Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provide comprehensive oral health and dental hygiene treatment to diverse patient groups to support DTF beneficiary dental readiness.
• Complete and/or assist with periodic or initial examinations. Formulate and document dental hygiene diagnoses and treatment plans in collaboration with DTF Dental Clinic staff.
• Examine the oral cavity, record conditions of teeth and surrounding tissues, and refer patients with abnormalities to the dentist.
• Perform adult prophylaxis, supra/sub-gingival scaling, polishing, and the application of pit/fissure sealants.
• Provide professional topical fluoride applications and desensitizing agents.
• Clean and polish removable dental appliances worn by patients.
• Provide oral health counseling, tissue indices tracking, and tobacco cessation counseling to support population health strategies.
• Provide specialized treatment to include deep scaling, root planning, and sub-gingival curettage.
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