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Dental Hygienist

Veterans Health Administration · Department of Veterans Affairs
📍 Tacoma, Washington 💰 $58810 – $115848/yr

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Job Summary

This position is eligible for the Education Debt Reduction Program (EDRP), a student loan payment reimbursement program. You must meet specific eligibility requirements per VHA policy and submit your EDRP application within four months of appointment. Program Approval, award amount (up to $200,000) & eligibility period (one to five years) are determined by the VHA Education Loan Repayment Services program office after review of the EDRP application.

Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply.

Key Responsibilities

This is an OPEN CONTINUOUS ANNOUNCEMENT and will remain open until filled or February 1, 2027.

All eligible applicants will be reviewed and referred to the hiring manager at regular intervals or as additional vacancies occur on an as-needed basis.Duties include but are not limited to: Sets up operatory for planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit for timely turnover Handles instruments safely, accurately, and efficiently Provides routine oral prophylactic care to include application of fluoride solutions Provides gross debridement Provide scaling/root planning and periodontal supportive treatment Work with Staff Periodontist on the treatment and recall of periodontal patients Cleans dental prostheses, fixed and removable Manages dental recall system, referring patients to the doctor for additional care when needed Applies desensitizing and sealant materials as directed by the dentist Makes impressions for fluoride carrier trays Administers topical anesthetic agents Administer local anesthetic consistent with care being provided Accomplishes all procedures within standard infection control protocols Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: May be approved upon request Telework: Not availableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized EDRP Authorized: Former EDRP participants ineligible to apply for incentive. Contact VHA.ELRSProgramSupport@va.gov, the EDRP Coordinator for questions/assistance. Learn more Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contact

Rachael.Seath@va.gov · 253-582-8440 X75638

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $58810 – $115848/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-02-01.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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