Dental Assistant at US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Vilseck; Vor Ort; EUR 33.000 - 42.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA is seeking a Dental Assistant for the Vilseck Dental Health Clinic. The position is full-time and on-site, supporting a dental specialist and handling patient scheduling, radiography, and chair-side assistance.

The incumbent will perform duties including X-ray imaging, model preparation, instrument sterilization, patient education, and maintenance of dental equipment, with multiple reporting requirements and eligibility for DoD employment in a foreign

Qualifikationen

• Radiology Certification required per Basic Requirement.
• Option: full four-year dental assistant program with radiography coursework or equivalent.
• Education/experience as described in federal qualification standards.

Aufgaben

• Receive and schedule patients for treatment.
• Take preliminary dental impressions and prepare study models.
• Operate dental X-ray equipment and process radiographs.
• Sterilize instruments and prepare surgical trays.
• Assist dentist by relaying instructions and recording treatment data.
• Maintain dental equipment and manage dental reports.

Ausbildung

Radiology Certification

Dental Assistant program with radiography coursework

Jobbeschreibung

Dental Assistant

This Full time on site position offers great opportunities for career growth.

Summary About the Position

The position is located at the Vilseck Dental Health Clinic. The incumbent will work as an assistant primarily supporting a dental specialist. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Learn more about this agency. This job is open to the public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Duties

• Receive and schedule patients for treatment.
• Obtain and record related medical history of patient, and route patient for medical test and services when required.
• Take preliminary dental impressions; pours and trims study models from impressions.
• Chart examination and treatment information.
• Record information on prescriptions.
• Maintain dental equipment in a clean and operative condition.
• Relay dentist’s instructions to patient for post-treatment care.
• Instruct patient in proper dental techniques, care of appliances, and causes of dental decay.
• Operate dental X-ray equipment to take intra and extra-oral radiographs.
• Retrieve digital images and/or develop and finish film.
• Sterilize instruments, materials, equipment, and prepares surgical trays.
• Maintain a variety of recurring reports related to dental activities.

Requirements

Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. 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. Applicants must comply with the Exceptional Family Member Program requirements as outlined in the DoD Instruction 1315.19. Must be able to satisfy the requirements of the 26JUL12 DODI 1400.25 V1230, DoD Civilian Personnel Management System: Employment in Foreign Areas and Employee Return Rights. https://www.esd.whs.mil/DD/DoD-Issuances/140025/. U.S. citizens overseas under ordinarily resident status are not eligible for appointment under the Status of Forces Agreement. One year trial/probationary period may be required. This position requires Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from, or in accordance with, the American Heart Association (AHA). This position has a mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirement and is therefore subject to annual seasonal influenza vaccinations. This position is subject to screening and update of required immunizations. This position requires Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel approximately 5% of the time away from your permanent duty station. This position requires the completion of a pre-employment Physical Examination and an annual examination thereafter to ensure the continued, required level of physical health and ability or fitness to perform the duties of the position. This position has a requirement to lift up to 40 lbs. in the regular performance of duties. This is a drug testing designated position (TDP) subject to pre-employment drug test and random drug testing. This position requires regular contact with children under the age 18 and a favorable determination of suitability to do so and periodic re-verification check of multiple agency records. This position is identified as Mission Essential which may require you to work or remain at work during an emergency situation or when inclement weather has curtailed operations (e.g., threat to the facility, natural disaster, delayed reporting).

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the education and experience requirements described below. 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; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement - Radiology Certification: Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75.The following meet these requirements: (1) Persons who meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Successful completion of 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 are certified as a radiographer in their field. (2) 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. (3) 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. (4) Persons that have successfully completed an educational program that included curriculum in dental radiography, but the program does not meet OR persons are unsure if it meets the credentialing standards of 42 CFR Part 75. NOTE: To meet this requirement, you will be asked to complete the alternate radiology certification form. If it is determined that your educational program does not meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75, you will be required to complete an alternative certification program, such as the Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) or Introduction to Basic Concepts in Dental Radiology administered by the American Dental Assistant Association. Any fee for the alternative certification program will be the financial responsibility of the applicant and must be completed prior to an established appointment effective date. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes providing assistance to a dental specialist for a variety of complex /difficult restorative prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, orthodontic, or periodontal treatment; charting examination and treatment information; operating dental x-ray equipment; sterilizing instruments, materials and equipment and scheduling appointments for dental procedures. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04). OR Education: Successful completion of a full four-year course of study in a dental assistant or dental hygiene program that included at least 24 semester hours of courses in radiation physics; radiation biology; radiation health, safety, and protection; X-ray films and radiographic film quality, radiographic techniques; darkroom and processing techniques; and film mounting. 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 your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages. Education FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional information.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits 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.

Selectees may receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, home leave, etc. Selectees will have their eligibility for foreign area benefits determined at the time of hire in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and DoDI 1400.25 volume 1250. For positions in a foreign country, that country's laws or international agreements may have a direct impact on the ability of an employee's same sex domestic partner or spouse to accompany the employee and receive certain benefits. If you believe you may be affected by these laws and agreements, you should familiarize yourself with relevant information and direct questions concerning a specific country (Foreign Duty Location) to the appropriate Human Resources point of contact prior to the acceptance of employment and your entrance on duty. The initial length of this overseas tour is 36 months. Recruitment or relocation incentives MAY be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Salary and Work Details

Salary $37,937 - $48,377 per year Pay scale & grade GS 5 Promotion potential None Learn more about pay scale and grade Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job. Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Appointment type Permanent Occupations and job series * 0681 Dental Assistant Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Competitive Service Represented by a union No Drug test Yes Security clearance Not Required Position sensitivity and risk Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job. Background check type * Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure required No Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests. Announcement number HSJH-26-12863902-DHA-R Control number 879301000.