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08/04/2017 to 08/08/2017
$39,191 - $50,947 per year
GS 06
1 vacancy in the following location:
Not required
No
Permanent - Excepted Service Permanent
Full-time - Full Time
No
VHA-553-17-MAJ-1953744-BU
469128000
Employee serves at the full performance level with the ability to perform full range of duties with some independence in assigned specialties, with indirect supervision from the lead dental assistant, dental assistant supervisor or treating dentist. Assignments at this level include, but are not limited to: using the concepts of four-handed dentistry; assists with specialty procedures including oral surgery, indluding participation in the OR, periodontal therapy, endodontic, prosthodontics, and implant and restoration; anticipates surgeons/specialists needs at each stage of treatment; takes preliminary impressions, selects and manipulates a variety of gypsums and waxes; pours, trims and evaluates the quality of diagnostic casts; fabricates custom trays.
Customer Service:
· Shows courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude for patients, co-workers and the public
· Provides assistance to customers with questions or concerns, provides service recovery
Chairside Assisting:
· Sets up operatory and/or surgery suite for planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit for timely turnover
· Passes instruments safely, accurately, and efficiently
· Keeps operative field clear of debris and retracts oral tissues effectively and comfortably
· Prepares dental medicaments and impression materials per manufacturer's instructions
· Accomplishes all intra-operative procedures within standard infection control protocols
· Assists in routine general dental procedures using concepts of four-handed dentistry
· Assists in specialized dental procedures, such as oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, implant placement and restoration
· Maintains both routine and specialty dental equipment per manufacturer instructions and dental service Standards
Dental Imaging:
· Exposes both standard and specialty dental imaging (i.e. TMI, ceph, cone beam) in traditional and/or digital formats
· Modifies settings to achieve the images as requested by the provider
· Images are characterized by diagnostic quality, accurately oriented and exposed
· Dental imaging safety techniques are utilized, and retakes are minimized
· Imaging requests are accomplished within the desired time frame
· Shares comprehensive working knowledge of imaging techniques and provides instruction to others Infection Control and Equipment Sterilization:
· Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in setting up and cleaning up operatories
· Disinfects oral appliances to prevent cross contamination
· Properly prepares instruments for transfer to SPD for sterilization
· Follows all Standard Operating Procedures for Reusable Medical Equipment
· Works closely with SPD to ensure availability of instruments so that clinical care is not delayed
· Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in exposing images
Clerical Functions:
Assists in filling gaps in the doctor's schedule due to late cancellations and failed appointments
Assists dentist in charting findings and treatment plans in patient records
Information Management:
· Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA with written and verbal information
· Follows computer security regulations Patient Safety:
· Modifies care as necessitated by patient's age and abilities (patient transfer and position)
· Provides accurate and understandable instructions to patients
· Participates in patient identification and time out per Joint Commission requirements
· Monitors patient condition during treatment, being alert for signs of physical distress
Employee Education:
· Complies with Employee Education requirements
· Completes mandatory annual safety training sessions Dental Laboratory Functions:
· Pours impressions and prepares study models
· Makes final denture impression trays and prepares bite rims
· Performs other dental laboratory ifinctions as time and skill levels allow
Direct Patient Care:
· Monitors patient vital signs (BP, pulse, pulse oximeter) and condition during invasive treatment and during recovery period following procedure
· Applies topical anesthetic at the injection site
· Applies topical fluoride
· Impressions for diagnostic casts and preliminary impressions for prosthetic fabrication
· Removes plaque and soft debris from removable prostheses
· Provides patient preventative education and oral hygiene instruction
Provides post-operative and other appropriate patient education
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
Functional Statement Title/#: FS 00037-553
VA HANDBOOK 5005/15, PART II APPENDIX G36
Physical Requirements:
Light lifting (under 15lbs; light carrying (under 15lbs); use of fingers; both hands required; walking (6-8 hours); standing (6-8 hours); bending (6-8 hours); both eyes required; depth perception; ability to distinguish basic colors; ability to distinguish shades of colors; hearing (aid permitted); hearing without aid.
Basic Requirements:
Experience and Education
(1) Experience. Six months experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work, or provides familiarity with the work.
OR,
(2) Education
Successful completion of a 1-year dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on [Dental] Accreditation [(CODA)].
(3) Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying.
c. Certification. Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Essentially, they must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation, and is accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education, and be certified as radiographers in their field.
(1) Provisions for Certification of Radiologic Competence
(a) Successful completion of the Dental Radiation Health and Safety Examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc.;
OR
Successful completion of the Principles and Practice of Dental Radiology and Radiographic Safety courses and examinations developed by the Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Dentistry.
OR
(c)
Successful completion of a radiation health and safety program or examination approved by a state board of dentistry or the Department of Defense (DoD).
OR
(2) Non-certified applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for certification of radiologic competence may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate dental assistant under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405 (a) (1) (D). Failure to obtain certification during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment. This may result in termination of employment.
(3) Certification in basic life support methods is highly desirable
Grade Determination
GS-6
Experience.
At least
1 year of experience at the next lower grade level (GS-05) that demonstrates
the core competencies described at that level. In addition, the candidate
must demonstrate the technical KSAs
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
1. Ability to identify normal oral anatomy.
2. Advanced knowledge of instruments, materials, and standardized dental procedures used in all phases of restorative, surgical, endodontic and periodontal care and procedures.
3. Ability to monitor and perform basic interpretation of vital signs.
4. Ability to independently provide procedure-specific patient education and appropriate referral of patient concerns to treating dentist.
5. Ability to capture standard and special dental images of good diagnostic quality in traditional or digital formats.
6. Ability to perform maintenance on dental equipment used for routine and specialty dentistry.
7. Ability to enter and retrieve data utilizing electronic dental records.
8. Ability to perform dental assistant-appropriate laboratory procedures
Assignment - Employee serves at the full performance level with the ability to perform full range of duties with some independence in assigned specialties, with indirect supervision from the lead dental assistant, dental assistant supervisor or treating dentist. Assignments at this level include, but are not limited to: using the concepts of four-handed dentistry; assists with specialty procedures including oral surgery, periodontal therapy, endodontic, prosthodontic and implant placement and restoration; anticipates surgeons/specialists needs at each stage of treatment; takes preliminary impressions; selects and manipulates a variety of gypsums and waxes; pours, trims and evaluates the quality of diagnostic casts; fabricates custom trays.
Preferred Experience: Experience using the concepts of four-handed dentistry; assisting with specialty procedures including oral surgery, periodontal therapy, endodontic, prosthodontic and implant placement and restoration; anticipates surgeons/specialists needs at each stage of treatment; takes preliminary impressions; selects and manipulates a variety of gypsums and waxes; pours, trims and evaluates the quality of diagnostic casts; fabricates custom trays.
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.
least
25% of the time. Employees at this level serve in staff dental assistant
positions independently performing more complex work in assigned specialties
while receiving general administrative supervision, or in lead, or supervisory
dental assistant positions.
References: VA Handbook 5005/15 Part II, Appendix G36. 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 (VA 10-2850C-10-2850c- Application Associated Health Occupations, If applicable Certification- DD214, Dental Assisting National Board DANB, Transcripts)
·Resume
Applicants may also submit the following supporting document type(s),which may not be required for all applicants:
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.
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