Dental Hygienist/Technologist Specialist - FH162

Title: Dental Hygienist/Technologist Specialist - FH162

State Role Title: Health Care Technologist II

Hiring Range: $69,796.00 - $74,404.75

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: CRATER-PRINCE GEORGE

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) seeks a Registered Dental Hygienist that is self-motivated and creative. The Dental Hygienist will help manage a mobile school based dental sealant program in the Richmond City Health District. Duties include working with the school nurses and administration, supporting, and screening school children, providing preventive services where requested: prophy’s, applying dental sealants and fluoride, educating children and parents, promoting the program, and working with local public and private dentists in the district to refer children with treatment needs.

The VDH Dental Hygienist will practice according to remote supervision per the Regulations of the Board of Dentistry and work under the direction of a Virginia licensed Dentist. This position requires self-motivation and creativity and is performed under the consultation and guidance of the immediate supervisor and clinical supervision of a licensed VDH dentist as required by law. Under remote supervision, the position will work without the direct or general supervision of a dentist which will require independent decisions to be made in the development, implementation, and evaluation of clinical programs.

Duties to include working with a Dental Assistant to scheduling school patients: answering phone/questions regarding services offered; registering child patients in electronic database, keying services provided, verifying insurance coverage or other program eligibility; posting payments & making insurance coverage or adjustments. Creating patient charts & encounters; maintaining patient records; maintaining inventory of supplies and cleaning/sterilizing operatory/instruments in compliance with agency policy/procedures & all relevant OSHA laws & procedures. Assure adherence to all relevant state and Federal law including OSHA & HIPPA. Independently perform activities in support of health district; interview clients and/or parents to determine eligibility; complete intake forms and submit insurance billing. Submits all documentation as necessary to obtain reimbursement. Equipment management: The position will also assist in maintaining portable dental equipment.

Provides or supervises all health education services in a health district(s) for a segment of a statewide program (oral health) as a portion of conducting oral health prevention services, including the application of fluoride varnish, dental sealants, and possibly prophylaxis. May include the supervision of staff. Characteristic activities: establish goals and objectives for assigned programs; prepares and submits grant report information; delivers educational programs to clients; conducts health education training; revises and develops educational materials; collects program-specific data and writes reports; conducts needs assessments; provides technical assistance to local and community agencies/organizations regarding program planning.

Minimum Qualifications

 Knowledge of the skills/practices of dental hygiene; knowledge of educational theory, techniques & methods in dental health field; knowledge of production, arrangement & operation of visual aids; knowledge of OSHA & HIPAA guidelines required
 Strong communication skills in writing & speaking to produce educational materials & disseminate oral health information
 Ability to work effectively with people on all educational levels; maintain effective working relationships with individuals, officials & community agencies; stimulate interest & cooperation among various groups in carrying out programs in oral health education; ability to supervise auxiliary staff
 Must have ability to work independently, without direct supervision of dentist; ability to maintain quality control in unconventional settings
 Ability to supervise auxiliary staff
 Ability to implement the Community-based Dental Preventive Services and
programs in entire health district(s)
 Ability to test equipment & systems, trouble shoot, & initiate corrective
actions

Additional Considerations

 Current Virginia driver’s license
 Computer skills utilizing email, MS-Word, MS-PowerPoint preferred
 Ability to operate a portable dental unit preferred

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

Employment is contingent upon satisfactory results of a state and federal criminal history background check and the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check, U.S. HHS IG Exclusion List check, employment reference check and E-Verify. Other financial, credit, driving, or other background checks prior to employment may be required for certain positions. Completion of Statement of Economic Interests will/may be required upon employment.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply. If you have been affected by DHRM Policy 1.30 layoff and possess a valid Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Card) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Card), you must submit the card before the closing date for this position. The Card may be submitted with the state application as an attachment.

Supplemental Questions: You may be required to respond to position-specific questions at the end of this application. This information will help us evaluate your credentials and qualifications for the job. Failure to respond to any questions may disqualify you from further consideration.

Contact Information

Name: Teresa Savedge

Phone: NO PHONE CALLS/INQUIRES ON APPLICATION STATUS

Email: teresa.savedge@vdh.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.