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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.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
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
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)
(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 removal from the GS-681 series and may result in termination of employment
(3) Certification in basic life support methods is highly desirable
(4) 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
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)
Grade Determinations: GS-7 Clinical Expanded Function Dental Assistant
At this level - dental assistants serve either as a Clinical Expanded Function Dental Assistant
For all positions above the full performance level - duties must be assigned to the position at least 25% of the time
(a) Clinical Expanded Function Dental Assistant 1
Experience
At least 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level or equivalent that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level
In addition - the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs: 2
Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities a
Ability to perform dental assisting expanded functions
Comprehensive working knowledge of advanced imaging techniques in order to provide instruction (e.g cone beam - cephalometric - advanced panoramic imaging - TMJ - etc.) 3
Assignment: In this position - the employee performs a higher level - scope - complexity and variety representing the clinical assignment - and applies advanced clinical skills
Representative duties at this level include - but are not limited to: gathering diagnostic information - pulp vitality testing - charting of existing conditions - placing of rubber dam and matrices - selecting shades - placing retraction cord - placing and removing temporary restorations - fabricating temporary crowns and removing permanent cement from supragingival surfaces
In addition - the expanded function assistant may place and remove surgical dressing - monitor nitrous oxide analgesia - and perform coronal polishing and the cleaning and polishing of removable prostheses
Preferred Experience: Must include at least one year of experience at the GS-6 level
Certification from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
Demonstrated proficiency in chairside assisting - dental radiography - and infection control procedures
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS6
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS7
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
Duties
The North Florida/ South Georgia VA Healthcare System's Dental Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Dental Assistant
Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards - as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program
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 Gathers diagnostic information Performs pulp vitality testing Charts existing restoration and conditions Selects shades for fixed and removable prostheses Places and removes rubber dams and matrix bands Places and removes retraction cord Places and removes intra oral temporary restoration Removes temporary crown/bridge and clean tooth preparation of debris Fabricates - adjusts and cements temporary crowns Removes permanent cement from supragingival surfaces Removes sutures Places and removes surgical dressings Monitors nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesic Performs coronal polishing of teeth Removes hard accretions from and polishes removable prostheses
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: 7:00AM - 3:30PM Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer 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) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 50256 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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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.
Basic Requirements
United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
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
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)
(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 removal from the GS-681 series and may result in termination of employment
(3) Certification in basic life support methods is highly desirable
(4) 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
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)
Grade Determinations: GS-7 Clinical Expanded Function Dental Assistant
At this level - dental assistants serve either as a Clinical Expanded Function Dental Assistant
For all positions above the full performance level - duties must be assigned to the position at least 25% of the time
(a) Clinical Expanded Function Dental Assistant 1
Experience
At least 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level or equivalent that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level
In addition - the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs: 2
Demonstrated Knowledge - Skills - and Abilities a
Ability to perform dental assisting expanded functions
Comprehensive working knowledge of advanced imaging techniques in order to provide instruction (e.g cone beam - cephalometric - advanced panoramic imaging - TMJ - etc.) 3
Assignment: In this position - the employee performs a higher level - scope - complexity and variety representing the clinical assignment - and applies advanced clinical skills
Representative duties at this level include - but are not limited to: gathering diagnostic information - pulp vitality testing - charting of existing conditions - placing of rubber dam and matrices - selecting shades - placing retraction cord - placing and removing temporary restorations - fabricating temporary crowns and removing permanent cement from supragingival surfaces
In addition - the expanded function assistant may place and remove surgical dressing - monitor nitrous oxide analgesia - and perform coronal polishing and the cleaning and polishing of removable prostheses
Preferred Experience: Must include at least one year of experience at the GS-6 level
Certification from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
Demonstrated proficiency in chairside assisting - dental radiography - and infection control procedures
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard - please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS6
The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS7
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
Duties
The North Florida/ South Georgia VA Healthcare System's Dental Service is seeking an experienced and dynamic Dental Assistant
Ideal applicants are those who want to contribute to the achievement of quality care standards - as well as the growth and development of a VA academic hospital program
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 Gathers diagnostic information Performs pulp vitality testing Charts existing restoration and conditions Selects shades for fixed and removable prostheses Places and removes rubber dams and matrix bands Places and removes retraction cord Places and removes intra oral temporary restoration Removes temporary crown/bridge and clean tooth preparation of debris Fabricates - adjusts and cements temporary crowns Removes permanent cement from supragingival surfaces Removes sutures Places and removes surgical dressings Monitors nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesic Performs coronal polishing of teeth Removes hard accretions from and polishes removable prostheses
Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Work Schedule: 7:00AM - 3:30PM Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not Authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases When setting pay - a higher step rate of the appropriate grade may be determined after consideration of higher or unique qualifications or special needs of the VA (Above Minimum Rate of the Grade)
Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer 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) Telework: Not Available Virtual: This is not a virtual position
Functional Statement #: 50256 Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
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