Dental Assistant - Battle Creek, United States - US Veterans Health Administration

US Veterans Health Administration

Verified Company

Battle Creek, United States

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Duties:

Duties of the Dental Assistant include but are not limited to the following:

Seating patients for care;
Identifying patients according to hospital protocol;
Assisting in routine dental procedures using concepts of fourhanded dentistry;
Passing instruments safely, accurately and efficiently;
Keeping operative field clear of debris and retracting oral tissues effectively and comfortably;
Preparing dental medicaments and impression materials;
Assisting in specialized dental procedures, such as oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, implant placement and restoration;
Maintaining dental operatory in a clean and orderly fashion; exposing both standard and specialty dental imaging in traditional and/or digital formats;
Demonstrating proper infection control procedures in setting up and cleaning operatories; disinfecting oral appliances to prevent cross contamination;
Properly preparing instrument for transfer to SPD for sterilization; following SOP for Reusable Medical Equipment;
Utilizing computerized scheduling package; electronic records, Share Point, Outlook; initiating computerized progress notes;
Assisting the dentist in charting findings and treatment plan in patient's record; modifying care as necessitated by patient's age and abilities;
Monitoring patient condition during treatment, being alert for signs of physical distress;
Monitoring patient vital signs (BP, pulse, pulse oximeter) and condition during invasive treatment and during recovery following the procedure;
Providing postoperative and other appropriate patient education.

Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm

Telework:
Not Available

Virtual:
This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement #: 91944-A

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives:
Not Authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS):Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure Report**:
Not required

Requirements:

Conditions of Employment:

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.
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:

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.
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English Language Proficiency: Dental assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English
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Experience and Education:six months experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work; _OR_ successful completion of a 1-year dental program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA); _OR_ Equivalent combination of experience and education are qualifying.
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Certification: Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CRF 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.

This can include any of the following:

Successful completion of the Dental Radiation Health and Safety Examination administered by the Dental Assistant National Board, Inc

_OR_:

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_:

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

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).

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Grade Determinations GS-6: At least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-5) that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level.

Experience includes duties such as:
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, assi