Dental Assistant

New Jersey Dental Association; City of Batavia (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a dedicated dental assistant for their Batavia clinic. This full-time position involves assisting with dental procedures and requires proficiency in infection control protocols along with relevant certifications. Ideal candidates will exhibit strong communication skills and a commitment to patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience demonstrating ability to perform dental assistant work.
• Certification as radiographers highly preferred.
• Physical stamina required for tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with setting up procedures and passing instruments.
• Maintain the operative field and prepare materials.
• Monitor patient conditions and provide education.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Infection Control Protocols

Education

Completion of 1-year dental assistant program

Job description

Summary

The Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a dental assistant for the dental clinic in Batavia, NY.

Qualifications

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Basic Requirements:

1. United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
2. English Language Proficiency: In accordance with 38 U.S.C. 7403(f), no person shall serve in direct patient care positions unless proficient in basic written and spoken English.
3. Experience and Education: Six months experience demonstrating ability to perform the work or familiarity with it, or successful completion of a 1-year dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
4. Experience/Education Combination: Equivalent combinations are qualifying.
5. Certification: Must meet credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75 if administering radiologic procedures, including completion of an educational program meeting or exceeding those standards and certification as radiographers.
6. Loss of Credential: Failure to obtain or maintain required licensure/certification may result in removal from the occupation or termination of employment.
7. Provisions for Certification of Radiologic Competence: Includes successful completion of specific courses and examinations or approved programs.
8. Certification by DANB is highly desirable but not required.
9. Preferred Experience: One year of dental assisting experience.
10. Reference: For more information, visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
11. Grade Determinations: The full performance level is GS-06, requiring demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities including identification of normal oral anatomy, knowledge of dental instruments and procedures, and ability to perform various clinical tasks.
12. Creditable Experience: Experience must involve use of KSAs associated with current professional dental assisting practice, including graduation from a certified program or relevant work experience.
13. Physical Requirements: Tasks require long periods of bending, standing, walking, reaching, and handling heavy instruments or materials, with work performed in a healthcare setting requiring PPE.

Duties

• Show courtesy and respect to patients, co-workers, and the public.
• Assist with setting up procedures, passing instruments, maintaining the operative field, and preparing materials.
• Assist in routine and specialized dental procedures, maintain equipment, and capture dental images.
• Follow infection control protocols, assist with patient care, and manage clerical tasks such as scheduling and documentation.
• Monitor patient condition, provide education, and perform laboratory functions as appropriate.
• Perform other duties as time permits.

Work Schedule

Full-time, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm.

Additional Information

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized.