Job Description
Job Description
Salary :
Potential Opportunity : Dental Hygienist VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
Location : Los Angeles, CA
Schedule : Full-time | MondayFriday | Onsite
Business Hours : 7 : 30 AM4 : 00 PM or 8 : 00 AM4 : 30 PM
Type : Contract | Federal Facility
Were hiring a skilledDental Hygienist to join a mission-driven team providing top-tier oral healthcare to our nations Veterans. This is a great opportunity to make an impact in a respected federal healthcare setting.
What Youll Do :
- Perform dental exams, deep cleanings, scaling / root planing, and apply fluoride
- Assess oral health, chart periodontal conditions, and interpret radiographs
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care
- Take and process radiographs (bitewing, pano, periapical)
- Assist with pre / post-op care for patients with complex conditions
- Maintain equipment and follow infection control & OSHA standards
- Use VA systems like CPRS and DRM+ for dental charting and records
- Support disease prevention programs for at-risk patients
Requirements :
Associate degree (or higher) from a CODA-accredited Dental Hygiene programUnrestricted California dental hygiene licenseCertified in radiologic procedures (via accredited hygiene program)1+ year of experience as a Dental HygienistBLS / CPR certificationValid TB testPlease Contact : lagonzalez@fortehumancapital.com