Dental Hygienist - Part Time, Iowa Veterans Home Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/4648370) Apply  Dental Hygienist - Part Time, Iowa Veterans Home Salary $56,700.80 - $86,340.80 Annually Location Marshalltown - 50158 - Marshall County, IA Job Type Parttime Job Number 25-00518 Agency 671 Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Home Opening Date 10/21/2024 Closing Date 12/2/2024 11:59 PM Central LinkedIn Tag #LI-POST Point of Contact ivhrecruitmentandretention@ivh.state.ia.us + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Description The Iowa Veterans Home is now accepting applications for aPart-time Dental Hygienist to join our medical clinic team. This position will work collaboratively with our Dental Assistant and contracted Dentists to provide quality oral healthcare to our Veterans and their spouses that reside in our long term care facility. Our Dental Hygienist will assist with providing prophylactic dental services, promote oral health and wellness, perform basic oral-health care and dental hygiene, and provide preventative education for residents and staff caring for our Veterans. Other duties include but not limited to: + Performs oral prophylaxis, which includes supragingival and subgingival debridement of plaque, and detection and removal of calculus with instruments and or devices, + Periodontal scaling and root planning, removing and polishing hardened excess restorative material. + Review medical and dental health histories and each visit. + Provide planning, implementation and evaluation of oral health education programs for individual Residents. + Assist dentist in general, restorative, and surgical dental procedures when necessary. + Assist in the organization and operation of the dental clinic. What we offer as a part time Iowa Veterans Home employee: + Team oriented, positive work environment + Opportunity for professional growth and development + Paid time off (sick leave and vacation) plus nine paid holidays per year + Medical and Dental Insurance Benefits + Optional flexible spending accounts for health and dental expenses, and dependent care + Exceptional retirement package: IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System) + Optional 401(a) Plan with employee contribution: The State makes match contributions into the employee’s selection of investments in a 401(a) employer match account. The match is $1 for every $1 contributed up to a $75 monthly maximum. + Lactation rooms throughout our campus + Wellness Program: Onsite fitness center available to staff 24/7 for only $36 per year + Annual flu vaccine is available free of charge to all staff **All applicants are subject to a Criminal Background Check Dependent Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Check. Minimum Qualification Requirements Licensure as a Dental Hygienist in the State of Iowa. For additional information, please click on thislink to view the job description. (https://das.iowa.gov/sites/default/files/hr/documents/class\_and\_pay/JobClassDescriptions/DentalHygienist-02222-82222.pdf) Why Choose the State of Iowa? At the heart of our commitment to excellence is a dedication to our most valuable asset – our employees. Discover the outstanding benefits that set us apart as an employer of choice. Our Robust Benefits Package Includes: Competitive Compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary that reflects directly on your skills and expertise. Keep in mind, your wage is just one part of your total compensation. 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If the answers to your questions are inconsistent with your application information or uploaded attachments, you will be given zero points for the question.Knowingly misrepresenting the facts when submitting any information related to an application, examination, certification, appeal, or any other facet of the selection process will result in your disqualification from this application and future employment with the state of Iowa. + Yes - I understand and agree. + No 02 PLEASE READ CAREFULLY Have you filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq? + No - I have NOT filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq + Yes - I HAVE filed a registration statement pursuant to the federal Foreign Agents Registration Act of 1938, as amended, 22 U.S.C. §611 et seq 03 Are you licensed as a dental hygienist in the state of Iowa? + No, I am not licensed as a dental hygienist in the state of Iowa + Yes, I am licensed as a dental hygienist in the state of Iowa Required Question Agency State of Iowa Agency 671 Iowa Department of Veterans Affairs - Veterans Home Address 1301 Summit St Marshalltown, Iowa, 50158 Website http://ivh.iowa.gov/ Apply Please verify your email addressVerify Email