DENTAL ASSISTANT (EXPANDED FUNCTION) - 5/6
Company: Indian Health Service
Location: Tohatchi
Posted on: September 19, 2024
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Job Description:
Summary The purpose of this position is to provide routine
expanded functions chairside dental assisting and any related
clerical and housekeeping functions. This work allows the dental
team to function as efficiently as possible. THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
IS BEING RE-ANNOUNCED TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL APPLICANTS. PREVIOUS
APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY, UNLESS UPDATING APPLICATION. This Job
Announcement will be Open Until Filled. Responsibilities Provides
chair side assistance and other supportive services in the dental
clinic. Maintains supply levels and cleanliness of dental station,
sterilizes instruments, materials and equipment. Assists patient in
completing medical history statements, records examination and
treatment information as relayed by dentist. Instructs patient in
preventive dental care; demonstrates brushing and flossing
techniques and use of disclosing tablets; explains the common
causes of decay and its relationship to general diet; takes
preliminary impressions for study models and modifies impression
trays as needed; pours and trims models from impressions; and
constructs impression trays. Places cavity bases and liners on
prepared tooth; places matrix bands and wedges when required;
places condenses, carves and finishes simple amalgam restorations;
and those requiring retentive pins or cusps replacement; places,
compresses and finishes synthetic anterior restorations; places and
contours temporary restorations. Requirements Conditions of
Employment Must pass pre-employment examination. Selectee may be
subject to a probationary/trial period ESEP appointees typically
serve a two year trial period U.S. Citizenship is required
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after
12/31/1959 This is a designated position covered by Public Law
101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to
this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for
these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo
contendere or guilty to certain crimes. Confidential Financial
Disclosure Form required. Measles and Rubella immunization required
for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization
is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health
care facilities. COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees
prior to entrance on duty. Successfully pass the E-Verify
employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify,
including your rights and responsibilities, visit
www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/. You will need to set up direct deposit so we
can pay you. Background Investigation: If you are selected for this
vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and
background investigation. Fingerprint results and background
investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After
you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent
upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as
determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The
investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal
employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you
will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false
statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired;
you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible
criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of
the background investigation process. Qualifications To qualify for
this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or
education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which
you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience,
including volunteer work done through National Service programs
(e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g.,
professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community;
social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience,
including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly
identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and
the total number of hours per week. BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
Individual Occupational RequirementsNOTE: Public Law 97-35 requires
that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the
credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Essentially, they must
(l) 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 (2) be certified as radiographers in their field.
The following meet these requirements: Persons employed by the
Federal Government as radiologic personnel prior to the effective
date of the regulation (January 13, 1986) who show evidence of
current or fully satisfactory performance or certification of such
from a licensed practitioner such as a doctor of medicine,
osteopathy, dentistry, podiatry, or chiropractic who prescribes
radiologic procedures to others. Persons first employed by the
Federal Government as radiologic personnel after the effective date
of the regulation who (a) received training from institutions in a
State or foreign jurisdiction that did not accredit training in
that particular field at the time of graduation, or (b) practiced
in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not license that
particular field or did not allow special eligibility to take a
licensure examination for those who did not graduate from an
accredited educational program, provided such persons show evidence
of training, experience, and competence, as determined by OPM or
the employing agency. Specialized Experience(for positions at GS-4
and above): Experience in dental assistance to general or
specialized dentistry, dental assistant (expanded function) work,
or any combination of these appropriate to the position being
filled.In addition to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet
the Minimum Qualifications stated below. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
GS-05: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05
grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private
or public sector performing the following type of work and/or
tasks: advanced duties under a dentist such as restorative fillings
expanded functions duties, cleaning or surgical expanded function
duties. Other examples include monitor nitrous oxide, take x-rays;
coronal polishing; apply sealants, place and carve restoratives;
take final impressions under close supervision, apply sealants and
fluoride; OR Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study
in a dental assistant or dental hygiene program that included at
least 24 semester hours in courses as shown above for GS-3. OR
Combination of experience and post-high school education. If
education is used to meet specialized experience requirements, then
such education must include courses directly related to the work of
the position. GS-06: 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to
at least the GS-06 grade level in the Federal service obtained in
either the private or public sector performing the following type
of work and/or tasks: advanced duties under a dentist such as
restorative fillings expanded functions duties, cleaning or
surgical expanded function duties. Other examples include monitor
nitrous oxide, take x-rays; coronal polishing; apply sealants,
place and carve restoratives; take final impressions under close
supervision, apply sealants and fluoride. Special Requirements
(Expanded Function): Applicants for Dental Assistant (Expanded
Function) position must have completed 1 year of acceptable course
work, preceptorship, or other formal training and/or work
assignments specifically designed to equip them with knowledge and
skills required to perform intra-oral procedures involved in the
position to be filled. Examples of acceptable training are: Courses
in a dental hygiene or dental assistant program accredited by the
American Dental Association's Commission on Accreditation that are
directly related to the intra-oral procedures (also referred to as
expanded functions) that are to be performed in the position to be
filled. U.S. Army's Dental Therapy Assistant Training Program.
Continuing education courses in expanded functions for dental
assistants offered by the Indian Health Service of the Department
of Health and Human Services. Other training comparable to the
above in private or governmental hospitals, clinics, or schools
that included formal classroom instruction and clinical training in
the knowledge and skills required to perform intra-oral procedures
in the position to be filled. Time In Grade Federal employees in
the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade
Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have
completed one year of service at the next lower grade level.
Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service
Examining Plan (ESEP). You must meet all qualification requirements
within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Education
This position has an education requirement. You are strongly
encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your
courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades.
Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package.
Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to
receiving an official offer. Only attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the
U.S. Department of Education may be credited. Applicants can verify
accreditation at the following website:
https://www.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.
Additional Information Per IHS policy (SGM 21-04) and E.O. 14043,
IHS selectees must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entry on
duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption. If an
exemption is approved then wearing a face mask is required. Regular
testing for COVID-19 will be required for staff located in
federally operated hospitals, health centers, and clinics. Your
Human Resources Specialist will provide a list of documents
acceptable as vaccination proof and instructions for submitting a
request for a legally required exception, if needed. Additional
selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 90 days from the
date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this announcement.
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. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal
employees credit for their directly related previous 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. This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit. No
recruitment or relocation incentives authorized. No government
housing available. This position has no promotional potential This
position has promotion potential to the GS-06 grade level.
Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and
is based on your demonstrated ability to perform the higher level
duties, the continuing need for the higher level duties, and
Regulatory/Administrative approval. Promotion to the next higher
grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is
implied.
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