Current, permanent VA employees or Federal employees from another agency should apply under CBST-11580710-22-AK. 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. It is expected that they provide direct patient care and receive guidance from higher-level or supervisory staff members for only the most complex patients. 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. English Language Proficiency: Dental Hygienist must be proficient in spoken and written English to be appointed as authorized by 38 U.S.C. § 7403(f). Education. Applicants must