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VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
02/16/2017 to 03/09/2017
$43,184 - $56,143 per year
GS 07
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
No
WC-17-CAF-1902978-BU
463159100
Assigned to Dental Service, the Lead Dental Assistant works with the Supervisor or Chief Dental Service to monitor and make work assignments, provide input on performance, resolve daily workplace issues, and maintain efficient flow of patient care. This position is located at the William Bill Kling VA Clinic office located at 9800 W. Commercial Blvd. Sunrise, FL 33351. He/she may verbally approve brief periods of leave, provide training to staff dental assistants, students and/or trainees; may recommend special advancements and promotions, disciplinary actions, etc. Assignments at this level include but are not limited to: providing instruction to other assistants in achieving diagnostic quality radiographs, providing instruction in maintenance of all dental service equipment, providing primary support to the chief for the daily delivery of department programs, reporting, staffing and scheduling; coordinating the patients' care plans to reduce reundancies and delay in patient treatment. This individual may perform ancillary assignments, including program management duties.
Work Schedule: 07:30 am to 4:00 pm
Functional Statement Title/#: Lead Dental Assistant, GS-681-7
Physical Requirements: Moderate lifting (15-44 pounds); use of fingers; both hands required; walking (6 hours); standing (6 hours); repeated bending (1 hour); ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and to 20/40 in the other; ability to read type; both eyes required; ability to distinguish basic colors; ability to distinguish shades of colors; hearing (aid permitted); mental and emotional stability.
Environmental Factors:
Excessive noise, intermitted; dust; vibration; working closely with others.
Basic Requirements:
Proficient in spoken and written English.
Successful completion of a 1-year dental assistant program accredited by Dental CODA or six months experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of this position; Certification as a radiographer.
Experience. At least 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs:
a. Advanced knowledge of dental assisting across multiple areas of practice, and demonstrated ability to provide guidance to staff dental assistants.
b. Skill in coordinating clinical work flow and assignments.
c. Ability to assist in dental program development, outcome management, and strategic planning.
d. Skill in acting as liaison between staff dental assistants and the supervisor.
e. Ability to provide professional oversight and consultation for staff dental assistants.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including
volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps,
AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic;
religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical
competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and
experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying
experience, including volunteer experience
Grade Determinations:
(1) One year specialized experience as a Dental Assistant equivalent to at least the GS-6 level in Federal service.
(2) Must Possess certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
References: Input applicable VA Handbook 5005 reference and appropriate VA Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.
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.
It is the policy of the VA to not deny employment to those that have faced financial hardships or periods of unemployment.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment.
NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidates education and experience and recommend the grade and salary at which the candidate will be placed. For internal selectees eligible for promotion, the board will determine grade and HR will determine step in accordance with policy.
All applicants are required to submit the following supporting document type(s):
·Other (Copy of certification by the Dental Assisting National Board DANB )
·Resume
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
2. Responses to questionnaire.
3. Must submit copy of Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
4. If prior military service, include all copies of your DD Forms 214 that indicate type of discharge. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased veteran, must also complete and submit SF-15, Application for 10-point veteran preference (available at http://www.opm.gov/forms/standard-forms/ ) and service-connection percentage letter.
5. All current or former Federal Government employee must submit a copy of the latest SF-50 (Notification of personnel action) that indicate current GRADE or highest grade obtained.
NOTE: Failure to submit any or partial submission of the required documentation will result in the applicant not being considered for the position. You will not be contacted for further information. It is the applicant's SOLE responsibility to ensure that a complete application packet is submitted PRIOR to the closing date of the announcement.
VA Form 10-2850c - Application for Associated Health Occupations (required). Available at the VA Forms website: http://www.va.gov/vaforms/search_action.asp?FormNo=10-2850&tkey=&Action=Search..
Please use this checklist to make sure you have included other documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), documentation to support Veterans Preference claims, etc. You will not be contacted for additional information.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference for 5pt (TP), or 10pt (CP/CPS, XPP, XP), or for Sole Survivor Preference (SSP), on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section(s) provided. A legible copy of your DD214(s) indicating character of service, disability certification, SF-15 (if claiming 10 pt. preference) or if you are currently serving on active duty and expected to be released or discharged within 120 days; documentation related to your active duty service which reflects the dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.), or dates of impending separation. Documentation is required for eligibility verification.
Faxing Applications or Supporting Documents: You are encouraged to apply online. Applying online will allow you to review and track the status of your application. If you are unable to apply online or unable to upload your supporting documents to your online application, follow the directions located at the following site: Fax Options. The Vacancy ID of the job opportunity announcement is 1902978.
NOTE: If you applied online and your application is complete, do not fax the paper application (1203-FX) as this will overwrite your prior online responses and may result in you being found ineligible.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants are encouraged to apply online.
To apply for this position, you must complete the View Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, March 09, 2017 to receive consideration.
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2. Click Submit My Answers to submit your application package.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/463159100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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