Dental Assistant

The American Dental Hygienists' Association; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in dental hygiene seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists by providing direct patient care. Responsibilities include assisting in clinical tasks and managing administrative functions. Applicants must demonstrate relevant experience or education, including proficiency in radiologic procedures and English language skills.

Qualifications

• Six months experience demonstrating ability to perform the work.
• Certification as radiographers and English proficiency required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist in many aspects of direct patient care.
• Perform clinical and clerical functions independently under supervision.

Skills

English Language Proficiency

Radiologic Competence

Education

Completion of a 1-year dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental Association's CODA

Job description

Summary

The Dental Assistant assists the dentist in many aspects of direct patient care and performs other clinical and clerical functions independently under direct supervision.

Qualifications Basic Requirements:

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Experience and Education: Experience or education as specified below
• Experience: Six months experience demonstrating the ability to perform the work or familiarity with the work
• OR - Education: Successful completion of a 1-year dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental Association's CODA
• OR - Experience/Education Combination: Equivalent combinations are qualifying
• Certification: Must meet radiologic procedure credentialing standards as per Public Law 97-35 and 42 CFR Part 75, including completion of a recognized educational program and certification as radiographers
• Provisions for Certification of Radiologic Competence: Options include passing the Dental Radiation Health and Safety Examination, or courses/examinations approved by relevant authorities
• English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English

Grade Determinations:

• GS-3: Basic requirements only
• GS-4: 1 year of experience at GS-3 level or 2 years of education including an accredited dental assistant program, plus demonstrated KSAs
• GS-5: 1 year of experience at GS-4 level or completion of a 4-year dental assistant course, plus KSAs including knowledge of anatomy and emergency procedures
• GS-6: 1 year of experience at GS-5 level demonstrating core competencies, plus advanced KSAs including ability to interpret vital signs and perform complex procedures

Reference: https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/

Additional notes: The full performance level is GS-6, and applicants may be selected from GS-3 to GS-6. Pre-employment evaluations are required, and questions about physical demands or environmental factors may be addressed during evaluation.