Dental Assistant (Expanded Function), GS-0681-06

Irwin Army Community Hospital Careers; Fort Riley (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with 5% match

Paid relocation costs

Access to MWR services and childcare options

Job summary

Irwin Army Community Hospital Careers in Fort Riley, KS is seeking a Dental Assistant to perform expanded function tasks in a challenging and rewarding environment. Applicants must have proper qualifications in dental assisting and radiology to ensure effective patient care.

The position provides a variety of benefits including health insurance, retirement options, and competitive pay while working for the Department of Defense. Ideal candidates will possess strong technical skills and commitment to serving diverse patient populations.

Qualifications

• Completed coursework for dental assistant positions.
• Certification in radiology as required by law.
• Experience with intra-oral procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex restorative and oral surgical duties.
• Administer oral prophylaxis and therapeutic care.
• Chart examination and treatment information.

Skills

Assisting dental specialists

Operating dental X-ray equipment

Maintaining dental equipment

Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA)

Education

Completion of an accredited dental assistant or hygiene program

One year of specialized experience

Tools

Dental X-ray equipment

Ultrasonic equipment

Job description

Dental Assistant, Irwin AMC Ft Riley, KS

About the Position: This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available.

Key Recruitment Information:

• This is a Direct Hire Solicitation
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.
• Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.
• CDA/EFDA preferred

Irwin Army Community Hospital (IACH) at Ft. Riley is located in the rolling Flint Hills region of Northeast Kansas.

Benefits and Compensation:

• 401k (TSP, 5% match)
• Retirement pension (FERS, five years to be vested)
• Health, life, long-term, vision, and dental insurance for the employee and family members
• Competitive pay, regular cost of living and time in service base salary increases
• Performance awards
• Paid on-the-job training and developmental opportunities
• Ten paid federal holidays, ample vacation days, separate sick leave that does not expire
• Recruitment and retention incentives
• Paid relocation costs
• Free parking at work
• USO Airport Lounge Access
• Access to MWR services and activities which include childcare options
• Military service buy-back eligibility

Other Benefits and Perks: Working for the Department of Defense comes with an abundance of benefits and perks to include competitive compensation packages, paid time off, medical benefits, student loan repayments, and retirement package with Thrift Savings Plan to include matching employer contributions. For more information, please visit the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/benefits/

Responsibilities

MAJOR DUTIES

• Perform Expanded Function Dental Assistant (EFDA) duties in one or more phases of complex/difficult restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, or oral hygiene treatment.
• Perform oral prophylaxis and provide therapeutic care in the cases of acute gingivitis and incipient to moderate periodontal diseases using a variety of scalers and ultrasonic equipment.
• Chart examination and treatment information as relayed by dentist to patient records.
• Operate dental X-ray equipment to take intra and extra-oral radiographs.
• Prepare and arrange all instruments and materials needed for each treatment.
• Maintain dental equipment in a clean and operative condition.
• Restore teeth prepared by dentist with permanent and temporary fillings.

Perform Other Duties As Assigned.

Qualifications

Basic Requirement For Dental Assistant (Expanded Functions)

Radiology Certification: 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:

• 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.
• 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.

Required

• Applicants for Dental Assistant (Expanded Function) positions must have completed one year of acceptable coursework, preceptorship, or other formal training and/or work assignments specifically designed to equip them with knowledge and skills required to perform intra-oral procedures involved in the position to be filled. Examples of acceptable training include:
• Courses in a dental hygiene or dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Accreditation that are directly related to the intraoral procedures (also referred to as expanded functions) that are to be performed in the position to be filled.
• U.S. Army's Dental Therapy Assistant Training Program.
• Continuing education courses in expanded functions for dental assistants offered by the Indian Health Service of the Department of Health and Human Services.
• Other training comparable to the above in private or governmental hospitals, clinics, or schools that included formal classroom instruction and clinical training in the knowledge and skills required to perform intra-oral procedures in the position to be filled.

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience which includes assisting dental specialists with intra-oral procedures; maintaining dental equipment; and operating dental X-ray equipment to take radiographs on dental patients. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-05).

Education

A half year (9 semester hours) of graduate-level education progressing toward a master’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university in Dental Hygiene, Dentistry, or related field of study. You must attach a copy of your transcripts.

If you do not meet the above individual criteria, 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, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of graduate education by 9. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify.

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 the 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/.

Conditions of Employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• 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.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.

Who May Apply: US Citizens

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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.