Dental Assistant- Fee Basis - Fort Wayne, United States - US Veterans Health Administration

US Veterans Health Administration
US Veterans Health Administration
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Fort Wayne, United States

3 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:


Major Duties and Responsibilities:
a. 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.

b. Assists the dentist in many aspects of direct patient care and performs other clinical and clerical functions
independently of direct supervision


Other duties:
may include

  • Customer Service
  • Chairside Assisting
  • Dental Imaging
  • Infection Control and Equipment Sterilization

Hours:
Monday

  • Friday ( 24 days a week) Discussed during Interview

Contract:
No Employment Contract and no significant restriction on moonlighting


Recruitment/relocation:
Not Authorized


Tele/Remote:
Not Authorized


Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • U.S. Citizenship; noncitizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/195
  • Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
  • You may be required to serve a probationary period.
  • Subject to background/security investigation.
  • Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
  • Must pass preemployment physical examination.
  • Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
  • Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP)
  • See "Additional Information" below for details.

Qualifications:


  • To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 06/12/2024.
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Basic Requirements:

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United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.


Preferred Experience/Qualification:


Experience:
Minimum one year of full-time experience in their respective specialty within the past 24 months
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_You may qualify based on your experience or education as described below:_

Education:

Graduation from a state accredited program for dental assistants, preferred. High School Diploma or equivalent, required.

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Licensure:Not required

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Certification & Licensure:Applicable certification according to the specialty requirements/statement of work (i.e. BLS, ACLS, PALS, etc)

  • Public Law 9735 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standard in 42 CFR part 75. Essentially, they must have a 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. Successful completion of the Dental Radiation Health and Safety Examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc.
- or

  • 2. 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

  • 3. Successful completion of a radiation health and safety program or examination approved by a state board of dentistry or the Department of Defense

Reference:

VA Regulations, specifically VA Handbook 5005, Part II, Appendix XX, Job Qualification Standard


Education:

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Additional information:
VA Healthcare System Serving Ohio, Indiana and Michigan (VISN 10) advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

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