Dental Assistant
Direct Jobs, Remleys Point, SC, United States
Summary
Clinical expanded function dental assistants perform assigned selected procedures with some independence. Some complex patient procedures are performed under indirect supervision of a more experienced clinical expanded function dental assistant or dentist. Serves in expanded function dental assistant positions independently performing more complex work in assigned specialties. A recruitment/relocation incentive is being offered for this position.
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
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 assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)
Experience and Education Experience
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)
Experience/Education Combination
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
(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 (b) 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)
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) Failure to obtain certification during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment
Certification in basic life support methods is highly desirable
Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
The American Dental Association (ADA) recognizes DANB as the national certification for Dental Assistants
DANB certification is not required - but highly desirable for the appointment of Dental Assistants up to and including the full performance level - and is required for all positions above the full performance level
Grade Determinations: GS-6 Staff Dental Assistant Experience
At least 1 year of experience [equivalent to] the next lower grade level that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level (see GS-5 Assignment below)
GS-5 Assignment
Assignments at this level include but are not limited to: 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
Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities
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
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6.
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Service.
Duties
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Clinical expanded function dental assistants perform assigned selected procedures with some independence
Some complex patient procedures are performed under indirect supervision of a more experienced clinical expanded function dental assistant or dentist
Serves in expanded function dental assistant positions independently performing more complex work in assigned specialties
Must maintain current Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) certification
DANB provides a list of permissible clinical expanded function duties specific for each state
Performs mouth mirror inspection of the oral cavity, places and removes intracorneal temporary restoration, removes temporary crown/bridge and clean tooth preparation of debris, fabricates adjusts and cements temporary crowns, removes hard accretions from and polishes removable prostheses
Sets up operatory and/or surgery suite for planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit for timely turnover
Keeps operative field clear of debris and retracts oral tissues effectively and comfortably
Prepares dental medicaments and impression materials per manufacturer's instructions
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
Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA with written and verbal information
Participates in patient identification and time out per Joint Commission requirements
Work Schedule: 6:30am - 3:00pm
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): A lump sum 15% recruitment incentive of $6,811.35 (15 percent of yearly salary $45,409) is authorized for this position
This incentive is contingent on completing a two-year service agreement of full-time employment at the Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center
The incentive will be paid within two periods of the start of the service period
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time off per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior work experience or military service experience
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Functional Statement #: 56253F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
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Clinical expanded function dental assistants perform assigned selected procedures with some independence. Some complex patient procedures are performed under indirect supervision of a more experienced clinical expanded function dental assistant or dentist. Serves in expanded function dental assistant positions independently performing more complex work in assigned specialties. A recruitment/relocation incentive is being offered for this position.
Qualifications
Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.
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 assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7403(f)
Experience and Education Experience
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)
Experience/Education Combination
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
(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 (b) 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)
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) Failure to obtain certification during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment
Certification in basic life support methods is highly desirable
Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
The American Dental Association (ADA) recognizes DANB as the national certification for Dental Assistants
DANB certification is not required - but highly desirable for the appointment of Dental Assistants up to and including the full performance level - and is required for all positions above the full performance level
Grade Determinations: GS-6 Staff Dental Assistant Experience
At least 1 year of experience [equivalent to] the next lower grade level that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level (see GS-5 Assignment below)
GS-5 Assignment
Assignments at this level include but are not limited to: 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
Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities
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
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria)
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6.
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019 - Employee Occupational Health Service.
Duties
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Clinical expanded function dental assistants perform assigned selected procedures with some independence
Some complex patient procedures are performed under indirect supervision of a more experienced clinical expanded function dental assistant or dentist
Serves in expanded function dental assistant positions independently performing more complex work in assigned specialties
Must maintain current Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) certification
DANB provides a list of permissible clinical expanded function duties specific for each state
Performs mouth mirror inspection of the oral cavity, places and removes intracorneal temporary restoration, removes temporary crown/bridge and clean tooth preparation of debris, fabricates adjusts and cements temporary crowns, removes hard accretions from and polishes removable prostheses
Sets up operatory and/or surgery suite for planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit for timely turnover
Keeps operative field clear of debris and retracts oral tissues effectively and comfortably
Prepares dental medicaments and impression materials per manufacturer's instructions
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
Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA with written and verbal information
Participates in patient identification and time out per Joint Commission requirements
Work Schedule: 6:30am - 3:00pm
Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): A lump sum 15% recruitment incentive of $6,811.35 (15 percent of yearly salary $45,409) is authorized for this position
This incentive is contingent on completing a two-year service agreement of full-time employment at the Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center
The incentive will be paid within two periods of the start of the service period
Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time off per year (13-26 days of annual leave - 13 days of sick leave - 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual - based on prior work experience or military service experience
Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment - up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth - adoption - or foster care placement of a child
Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment - full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66
Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)
Functional Statement #: 56253F Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized
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