Dental Assistant
The duties of the Dental Assistant include, but are not limited to:
Assists in procedures commonly recognized by the dental profession for safe performance by a Dental Assistant:
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. Complies with all Patient Safety processes:
Infection Control, patient identification, time-out, iMed (informed) consent, medication reconciliation, and hand-off communication. Follows standard operating procedures for all reusable medical equipment (RME), instruments, materials, and personal protective equipment (PPE) in use in the dental clinical areas. Prepares the operatory with all the needed equipment, materials and supplies for planned dental procedures(s) prior to seating the patient and cleans operatory after the patient is dismissed for timely turnover. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 a.m. - 4:
30 p.m. (could vary depending on the needs of the service). Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/04/2019. BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. Experience and Education. Six months experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work, or provides familiarity with the work. OR Education. Successful completion of a 1-year dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) . OR Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying. 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. Provisions for Certification of Radiologic Competence:
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, Successful completion of a radiation health and safety program or examination approved by a state board of dentistry or the Department of Defense (DoD). English Language Proficiency. Dental assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English GRADE REQUIREMENTS:
To qualify at the GS-6 (Full Performance Level):
At least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level. Experience at the next lower grade is defined as:
Responds to basic medical emergencies; measures and records vital signs; provides pre- and post-operative instructions; maintains a field of operation during dental procedures through the use of retraction, suction, irrigation, drying, placing and removing cotton rolls; using the concepts of four-handed dentistry, assists with basic restorative procedures; mixes basic dental materials; assists in preparation of laboratory prescription forms; applies pressure indicator paste to removable prostheses; exposes and processes basic dental radiographs; mounts and labels dental radiographs and/or saves digital imaging to electronic medical records; evaluates radiographs for diagnostic quality; maintains routine dental equipment per manufacturer and dental service standards. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs:
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities at the GS-6 Grade Level:
Ability to identify normal oral anatomy. Advanced knowledge of instruments, materials, and standardized dental procedures used in all phases of restorative, surgical, endodontic and periodontal care and procedures. Ability to monitor and perform basic interpretation of vital signs. Ability to independently provide procedure-specific patient education and appropriate referral of patient concerns to treating dentist. Ability to capture standard and special dental images of good diagnostic quality in traditional or digital formats. Ability to perform maintenance on dental equipment used for routine and specialty dentistry. Ability to enter and retrieve data utilizing electronic dental records. 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. References:
VA Handbook 5005/46 Part II Appendix G36 Physical Requirements:
as per VA Directive and Handbook 5019 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Heavy Lifting, 45 pounds and over Heavy Carrying 54 pounds and over Straight pulling (2-6 hours) Pushing (2-6 hours) Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers Both hands required Walking (5-9 hours) Standing (4-8 hours) Kneeling (1-2hours Repeated bending (2-4 hours) Climbing, legs only (1-2 hours) Twisting (2-4 hours) Near vision correctable at 1 to 16 Jaeger 1 to 4 Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/50 and 20/100 in the other Ability to distinguish basic colors Ability to distinguish shades of colors Hearing (aid permitted) Ability to hear whispered voice Emotional stability ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Excessive noise, intermittent Constant noise Radiant energy Electrical energy Slippery or uneven surfaces Working around moving objects and vehicles Unusual fatigue factors Working with hands in water Working closely with others Working alone Heavy patient care All applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Assists in procedures commonly recognized by the dental profession for safe performance by a Dental Assistant:
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. Complies with all Patient Safety processes:
Infection Control, patient identification, time-out, iMed (informed) consent, medication reconciliation, and hand-off communication. Follows standard operating procedures for all reusable medical equipment (RME), instruments, materials, and personal protective equipment (PPE) in use in the dental clinical areas. Prepares the operatory with all the needed equipment, materials and supplies for planned dental procedures(s) prior to seating the patient and cleans operatory after the patient is dismissed for timely turnover. Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:
00 a.m. - 4:
30 p.m. (could vary depending on the needs of the service). Financial Disclosure Report:
Not required To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/04/2019. BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. Experience and Education. Six months experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work, or provides familiarity with the work. OR Education. Successful completion of a 1-year dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) . OR Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying. 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. Provisions for Certification of Radiologic Competence:
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, Successful completion of a radiation health and safety program or examination approved by a state board of dentistry or the Department of Defense (DoD). English Language Proficiency. Dental assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English GRADE REQUIREMENTS:
To qualify at the GS-6 (Full Performance Level):
At least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level. Experience at the next lower grade is defined as:
Responds to basic medical emergencies; measures and records vital signs; provides pre- and post-operative instructions; maintains a field of operation during dental procedures through the use of retraction, suction, irrigation, drying, placing and removing cotton rolls; using the concepts of four-handed dentistry, assists with basic restorative procedures; mixes basic dental materials; assists in preparation of laboratory prescription forms; applies pressure indicator paste to removable prostheses; exposes and processes basic dental radiographs; mounts and labels dental radiographs and/or saves digital imaging to electronic medical records; evaluates radiographs for diagnostic quality; maintains routine dental equipment per manufacturer and dental service standards. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs:
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities at the GS-6 Grade Level:
Ability to identify normal oral anatomy. Advanced knowledge of instruments, materials, and standardized dental procedures used in all phases of restorative, surgical, endodontic and periodontal care and procedures. Ability to monitor and perform basic interpretation of vital signs. Ability to independently provide procedure-specific patient education and appropriate referral of patient concerns to treating dentist. Ability to capture standard and special dental images of good diagnostic quality in traditional or digital formats. Ability to perform maintenance on dental equipment used for routine and specialty dentistry. Ability to enter and retrieve data utilizing electronic dental records. 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. References:
VA Handbook 5005/46 Part II Appendix G36 Physical Requirements:
as per VA Directive and Handbook 5019 FUNCTIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
Heavy Lifting, 45 pounds and over Heavy Carrying 54 pounds and over Straight pulling (2-6 hours) Pushing (2-6 hours) Reaching above shoulder Use of fingers Both hands required Walking (5-9 hours) Standing (4-8 hours) Kneeling (1-2hours Repeated bending (2-4 hours) Climbing, legs only (1-2 hours) Twisting (2-4 hours) Near vision correctable at 1 to 16 Jaeger 1 to 4 Far vision correctable in one eye to 20/50 and 20/100 in the other Ability to distinguish basic colors Ability to distinguish shades of colors Hearing (aid permitted) Ability to hear whispered voice Emotional stability ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS:
Excessive noise, intermittent Constant noise Radiant energy Electrical energy Slippery or uneven surfaces Working around moving objects and vehicles Unusual fatigue factors Working with hands in water Working closely with others Working alone Heavy patient care All applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
- Department:
0681 Dental Assistant - Salary Range:
$37,843 to $49,200 per year
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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