The Dental Hygienist provides direct patient care under the general supervision of the Dentist and performs other clinical and clerical functions independently of direct supervision. Employees plan, coordinate, and conducts preventive oral health programs for various patient groups; develops and modifies instructional methods; and develops methods for evaluating the effectiveness of the preventive dentistry program Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy. Education. Applicants must posse