Dental Assistant - Arlington, United States - US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA
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Arlington, United States

4 weeks ago

Mark Lane

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Description

Duties:


  • Prepares instruments and equipment for dental procedures.
  • Hands appropriate instruments to dentist.
  • Takes digital bitewing, periapical and pantograph radiographs.
  • Obtain and retain patient vital signs such as blood pressure, temperature and respiratory rate.
  • Cleans instruments before sterilization. Sterilizes dental instruments and documents sterilization loads.
  • Records treatment and examination information on patients electronic health records.
  • Prepares and maintains dental treatment room. Cleans, disinfects, restocks supplies and discards expired materials.
  • Schedule patients for treatment in dental clinic.

Requirements:


Conditions of Employment:


  • This position requires the incumbent to have tuberculosis testing.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
  • A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
  • Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.

Qualifications:


Who May Apply:
US Citizens
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Basic Requirement for Dental Assistant:
Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75.

Essentially, they must
(1) 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:
- (1) 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.
- (2) 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.


In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

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Specialized Experience:One year of specialized experience which includes taking radiographs or impressions; setting up instruments and equipment for dental procedures; handing appropriate instruments to dentist; and sterilizing dental instruments.
This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).
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OR

Education:

A half year (i.e., 9 semester hours) of graduate level education in a field directly related to the work of the position such as dentistry.


_(Note:

You must attach a copy of your transcripts.)_

OR

Combination of Education and Experience:

A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%.

To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide the total number of completed graduate semester hours (or equivalent) by 9. Add the two percentages.


Education:


Additional information:


  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • One year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • Benefits
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As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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