Indian Health Service is hiring: Dental Assistant in Toppenish

Overview

Dental Assistant role at Indian Health Service. This position is posted to staff an ambulatory health care center and provides patient care support in collaboration with dentists.

Summary

Work in an ambulatory health care center. Work or learn to work closely with patients and dentists. Assist in care of patient's teeth, recordkeeping, appointment scheduling, taking x-rays.

Duties

Duties at the GS-02 level:

• Assist higher grade dental assistants in performing dental support work and related activities to gain the knowledge, skills, and experience required for performance at the next grade level.

Duties at grades GS-03 and GS-04 level:

• Act as receptionist and schedule patients for treatment.
• Be responsible for accurate recording of examination information and treatment performed.
• Keep all instruments sharpened and properly sterilized.
• Provide routine chair-side assistance. Expose, process, and mount intra- and extra-oral radiographs.

If selected at GS-02, the candidate gains experience toward the next level (GS-03) and toward the full performance level of GS-04.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Public Law 101-630 designation requiring contact or control over Indian children; personnel hired must not have been convicted of certain crimes.
• Adherence to IHS Immunization Policy (Measles, Rubella, COVID-19, and seasonal influenza) or approved exemption.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check.
• You will need to set up direct deposit for payments.

Background Investigation

If selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and documentation must be cleared prior to hire. Continued employment is contingent on the investigation outcome. False statements may lead to non-hire or termination. A credit check may be conducted as part of the process.

Qualifications

To qualify, your resume must show sufficient experience and/or education to perform the duties of the position. Experience includes paid and unpaid work, volunteer service, and other relevant activities. You must clearly identify duties, responsibilities, and hours per week for each position.

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Individual Occupational Requirements (GS-3 and above)

Certification to Administer Radiologic Procedures

Public Law 97-35 requires that radiologic procedures be performed by individuals who meet credentialing standards. The requirements include completion of an accredited program and certification as a radiographer. The following meet the basic requirements:

• Persons employed by the Federal Government prior to the regulation date who show evidence of current satisfactory performance or certification from a licensed practitioner.
• Persons first employed after the regulation date who have training or licensure evidence as determined by the agency.

Specialized Experience for GS-4 and above: Experience in dental assistance to general or specialized dentistry or related experience.

Minimum Qualifications

• GS-02: Your resume must demonstrate at least 3 months of general experience relevant to the duties of this position.

• GS-03: Your resume must demonstrate at least 6 months of general experience relevant to the duties; examples include medical office support or dental office receptionist.

• GS-04: Your resume must demonstrate 1 year of experience, including at least 6 months general experience in scheduling and dental terminology, and 6 months of specialized dental assisting experience.

You are strongly encouraged to submit unofficial transcripts with your application; official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to offer.

Education

• GS-2: Successful completion of high school education or equivalent.

• GS-3: (a) One-year dental assistant program or completion of a one-year dental hygiene program that included radiation-related coursework; (b) Practical nurse training approved by the appropriate accrediting body.

• GS-4: Two-year dental assistant or two-year dental hygiene program that includes relevant coursework.

You are strongly encouraged to submit transcripts; unofficial transcripts are accepted with the application. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to offer.

Additional information

• COVID-19 vaccination is required or exemptions approved; exemptions may require masking and testing.
• Additional selections of candidates may occur within 240 days from certificate issue date.
• Federal Employees earn annual leave; eligibility depends on service history. Credit for non-federal experience or military service may apply.
• Positions located in Western Oregon Service Unit and Yakama Service Unit are covered by a Bargaining Unit.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized; a service agreement may be required.
• Loan repayment programs may be available; details at the IHS and HRSA sites listed.

This position has promotion potential to GS-04. Promotion is at management's discretion and is not guaranteed.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider

Industries

• Hospitals and Health Care

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