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This position is located in the Dental Service at the Salem VA Medical Center (VAMC). Performs the duties of a dental assistant in a hospital based dental clinic.At this level serves as a staff assistant, assisting the provider and independently performing all complex phases of dentistry such as restorative, endodontics, prosthodontics, periodontics, implantology ·and oral surgery .utilizing techniques of four-handed dentistry. Recruitment Authorized - 3 Year Service Agreement
Learn more about this agency01/25/2023 to 02/10/2023
$42,022 - $54,625 per year
GS 6
1 vacancy in the following location:
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Not required
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Permanent -
Full-time -
Competitive
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CBTA-11802703-23-JK
702010200
This is an EXTERNAL Job Announcement. If you are a current federal employee OR are STATUS eligible, you must apply under the INTERNAL Job Announcement CBTA-11802704-23-JK Recruitment Authorized - 3 Year Service Agreement
The duties and responsibilities of the Dental Assistant includes, but not limited to:
Shows courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude for patients, co-workers, and the public.
Sets up operatory and/or surgery suite for planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit for timely turnover.
Provides chair side assistance, fully anticipating dentist's needs for various instruments, materials and services.
Keeps operative field clear of debris and retracts oral tissues effectively and comfortably.
Prepare dental medicaments and impression material per manufacturer's instructions.
Perform Oral Hygiene counseling per clinical standards set by service.
Assists in routine and specialized dental procedures , such as oral surgery, endodontics, surgical periodontics, prosthodontics, and implantology.
Instruments are properly prepared for sterilization by SPD standards.
Assists patients in scheduling appointments.
Assists dentist in charting findings and treatment plans in patient records.
Maintain a current BLS certification.
Remove sutures and removal of periodontal surgical dressing.
Remove sutures from post surgical procedures, temporary crown/bridge and clean tooth preparation of debris.
Recement and fabricate temporary crowns.
Coronal polishing of teeth. Applies topical anesthetics.
Applies desensitizing agents.
Place and remove retraction cord prior to impressions.
Place rubber dams and matrix bands.
Provides post-operative and either appropriate patient education.
Preferred Experience and/or Education: Certified Dental Assistant, (CDA), (CFRDA), (CPFDA), (EFDA) and Military Experience. Minimum of (3) Full Time years of Chair Side experience.
Work Schedule:7:30am - 4:00pm, 6:30am - 3:00pm Monday- Friday(schedule will be dependent on clinic needs)
Telework: Not Available
Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 000000
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Authorized- 3 Year Service Agreement
Financial Disclosure Report: Not required
GS-06:There is no education substitution for this grade level.
IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
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. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.
Receiving Service Credit or Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employee's credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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.
Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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 full questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 02/15/2023 to receive consideration. To preview the questionnaire click https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11802703.
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NOTE: Participation in the seasonal influenza program is a condition of employment and a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). It is a requirement that all HCP to receive annual seasonal influenza vaccination or obtain an exemption for medical or religious reasons. Wearing a face mask is required when an exemption to the influenza vaccination has been granted. HCP in violation of this directive may face disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service. HCP are individuals who, during the influenza season, work in VHA locations or who come into contact with VA patients or other HCP as part of their duties. VHA locations include, but are not limited to, VA hospitals and associated clinics, community living centers (CLCs), community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs), domiciliary units, Vet centers and VA-leased medical facilities. HCP include all VA licensed and unlicensed, clinical and administrative, remote and onsite, paid and without compensation, full- and part-time employees, intermittent employees, fee basis employees, VA contractors, researchers, volunteers and health professions trainees (HPTs) who are expected to perform any or all of their work at these facilities. HPTs may be paid or unpaid and include residents, interns, fellows and students. HCP also includes VHA personnel providing home-based care to Veterans and drivers and other personnel whose duties put them in contact with patients outside VA medical facilities.
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