Dental Hygienist

Dental Hygienist Opportunity

Join Spectrum Healthcare Resources in an exciting opportunity for a civilian Dental Hygienist at Naval Hospital Great Lakes in Waukegan, IL, where everyday presents new challenges and opportunities for growth.

In this dynamic role, you'll find yourself immersed in a fast-paced environment, delivering top-notch care to the brave Naval Cadets who entrust us with their health and well-being. Working alongside a dedicated team, you'll be at the forefront of military healthcare, making a tangible difference in the lives of those who serve our nation.

Job Requirements:

• Degree: Associates Degree or Bachelor's Degree depending on the program.
• Education: Successful completion of a dental hygiene program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA).
• Certification: Certified in radiography as required by 42 CFR Part 75.
• Experience: As required to meet clinical competency requirements specified in the Service-specific credentialing instructions.
• License: Current, full, active, and unrestricted license as a Dental Hygienist.

Core Duties:

• Examine patient's oral cavity to include mouth, throat, and pharynx, and record conditions of teeth and surrounding tissues.
• Refer patients to dentist who have abnormalities to include cavities, defective fillings, suspicious growths, or periodontal disease.
• Apply desensitizing and other topical agents to treat abnormalities to include caries prevention, gingivitis and oral ulceration.
• Instruct patients, individually and in groups, in proper oral hygiene care using materials to include teeth models, displays, slides, toothbrushes, dental floss, disclosing tablets and mirrors.
• Demonstrate proper techniques of brushing, flossing, and use of necessary periodontal aids.
• Explain the common causes of tooth decay and its relationship to general diet.
• Take impressions and construct sports/safety mouth guards and soft night guards for vital bleaching.
• Polish restorations and apply pit and fissure sealants.
• Chair side dental assisting when directed by the Officer-In-Charge of the dental clinic.
• Record patients treated.
• Check and maintain instruments to insure working condition.
• Clean, sharpen, and sterilize instruments.
• Patient Workload, Readiness, and Scheduling.
• Utilizes the Corporate Dental Application to enter patient specific workload and readiness status and also for patient scheduling.

This position offers:

• 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday
• $110,094 Annually
• $500 CME Reimbursement annually
• Thriving environment and experience the rush of providing essential care to our Naval Cadets
• Medical/Dental/Vision/401k
• Benefits available and enjoy PTO and 11 paid Federal Holidays, recognizing your hard work and dedication to our mission

Elevate your career with Spectrum Healthcare Resources, where every day brings the opportunity to serve our nation's heroes with excellence and compassion. Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional care in a military environment unlike any other!

Company Overview:

Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals.

EOE/Disabled/Veterans