Dental Hygienist Jobs in Utah

Job Title: Dental Hygienist Company: Location: Salt Lake City, UT Description: Position is located in the Dental Service at VA Salt Lake City Health Care System.  Provides initial screening of patients and charting of dental conditions.; performs clinical preventive procedures; evaluates and teaches effective oral hygiene procedures and may instruct students in dental hygiene procedures by way of lectures, demonstrations and developing training materials.

Job Title: Hygienist Wanted- Immediate Opening Company: Location: Provo, UT Description: We are seeking a full/part time dental hygienist for our new and progressive dental office. We value warmth, maturity and enthusiasm. Please fax your resume to Register to View or drop it off at 425 N Main Street, Mapleton, Utah, 84664

Job Title: Dental Hygienist needed for 2 days Company: Location: Salt Lake City, UT Description: I need a Registered Dental Hygienist to temp for me this Wed. and Thurs. March 17th and 18th. The hours are 8-5 and the office is located in Cottonwood Heights. It's a very laid back office and a fun environment. Email me if interested.

Job Title: Dental Hygienist Job in SALT LAKE CITY, UT Company: Federal Government Jobs Location: Salt Lake City, UT Description: Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully) Job Title: Dental Hygienist Department: Department Of Veterans Affairs Agency: Veterans Health Administration Job Announcement Number: B2231-2010 Salary Range: 44,448.00 - 61,678.00 USD /year Series & Grade: GS-0682-09/09 Open Period: Thursday, March 11, 2010 to Monday, March 22, 2010 Position Information: Full-Time  Monday - Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm Permanent Duty Locations: 1 vacancy - UT - Salt Lake City, all Who May Be Considered: Applications will be accepted from United States citizens and nationals.Job Summary:JOB OPPORTUNITY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS.  Opening Hearts to Veterans:  As employees of the Veterans Health Administration (VHA), we are about service of the noblest type.  We serve those who have lived a commitment to protect our nation.  This is an awesome responsibility and privilege. Customer Service:  To promptly respond to opportunities which meet the needs for our patients, medical staff, our community and one another.   placing customer/patient needs first  responding to customer/patient requests promptly  satisfying customer/patient needs and wants  being responsive and attentiveMajor Duties: Position is located in the Dental Service at VA Salt Lake City Health Care System.  Provides initial screening of patients and charting of dental conditions.; performs clinical preventive procedures; evaluates and teaches effective oral hygiene procedures and may instruct students in dental hygiene procedures by way of lectures, demonstrations and developing training materials.  Qualifications: BASIC REQUIREMENTS         a.  Citizenship.  Citizen of the United States.  (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.)       b.  Licensure.  Applicants must be currently licensed to practice as a dental hygienist with a full, current, and unrestricted license in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.       c.  Certification             (1)  Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75.  Essentially, they must 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 be certified as radiographers in their field.             (2)  Non-certified applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for licensure may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate Dental Hygienist under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405 (a) (1) (D).  Failure to obtain licensure during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment.  This may result in termination of employment.              (3)  Certification in basic life support methods is highly desirable.       (4)  Loss of Credential.  An employee in this occupation who fails to obtain licensure/certification/registration within the required time frame, or who fails to maintain the required licensure/certification/registration must be removed from the occupation, which may also result in termination of employment.         d.  Physical Requirements.  See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.         e.  English Language Proficiency.  Dental hygienists must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. GRADE REQUIREMENTS       a.  Definitions             (1)  Creditable Experience                         (a)  Knowledge of Current Professional Dental Hygienist Practices.  To be creditable, the experience must have required the use of knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (also referred to as “core competencies”) associated with current professional dental hygiene practice.  Evidence of such experience includes experience in private practice, or local/state/federal health care facilities.                         (b)  Quality of Experience.  Experience in private practice and with local/state/federal health care facilities must be verified with the practitioner or the supervising officers.                         (c)  Part-Time Experience.  Part-time experience as a dental hygienist is credited according to its relationship to full-time workweek.  For example, a dental hygienist would receive 1 week of full-time credit for each 2 weeks of half-time work.       b.  Grade Determinations.  In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade of candidates.       GS-9       (a)  Experience.  At least 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level.  In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the technical KSAs noted below, and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterisk (*):       (b)  Assignments.  For all assignments above the full performance level, the higher-level duties must consist of significant scope, complexity (difficulty), and range of variety, and be performed by the incumbent at least 25% of the time.  Candidates at this grade level serve as (1) staff dental hygienists performing advanced clinical techniques, or serve as instructors for a dental hygiene program, or (2) in a lead or supervisory capacity for lower graded dental hygienist and/or dental assistants.  Employees plan, coordinate, and conduct preventive oral health programs for various patient groups; develop and modify instructional methods; and develop methods for evaluating the effectiveness of the preventive dentistry program.  Employees work closely with, and under the general direction of, a dentist or periodontist.  Minimum qualifications will be determined by the criteria established in the Qualification Handbook for general schedule employees.  This handbook is available for review in the Human Resources Management Department, Building 4. Time in Grade Restrictions Apply. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT/ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:  Probation:  Subject to a one (1) year Trial/Probationary Period.  Citizenship:  Under Executive Order 11935, only United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) may compete for civil service jobs.  Agencies are permitted to hire non-citizens only in very limited circumstances where there are no qualified citizens available for the position.  Selective Service:  As a condition of employment, male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must certify that they have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt for having to do so under the Selective Service Law.  Subject to Security Clearance: A background security investigation will be required for all new hires.  Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.  Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination.  Pre-employment Physical and Annual Physical. Applicants for this position must pass a pre-employment medical examination.  Drug Test. In accordance with Executive Order 12464, applicants selected for this position are required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment.  In addition, this position is a drug-testing designated position subject to random testing for illegal drug use.  Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:  All candidates must be physically able to efficiently perform the duties of the position.  Any physical condition, which would cause the applicant to be a hazard to himself/herself or to others is disqualifying.  How You Will Be Evaluated: BASIS OF RATING: Applications will be rated on the basis of experience,