Dental Assistant
Location: Reno Nevada
Description: Department Of Veterans Affairs is in need of Dental Assistant right now, this job will be placed in Nevada. Detailed specification about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN): 990847
VA Sierra Nevada Health Care System
OUR MISSION: To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for! his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries. VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov
VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority.
N! ote: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. T! he actual grade at which an
applicant may be selected for this vacancy is GS-6. The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected
candidateÂ's education and experience and recommend the step at which the candidate will be placed. The salary is based on the step approved for the selected candidate.
Appointment Information: Applicants selected for this position may be appointed to a temporary appointment,not to exceed one year and one day, pending completion of boarding process. KEY REQUIREMENTS
U.S. Citizenship
Must be proficient in written and spoken English
Background and/or security investigation required
Must pass pre-employment examination; designated and/or random drug testing
ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS - Incomplete packages will be rated INELIGIBLE DUTIES:
Dental assistants at this level serve as staff dental assistants for more routine patient care and perform some complex patient pro! cedures under general supervision of more experienced dental assistants or dental supervisor. The incumbent assists the dentist in aspects of direct patient care and performs other clinical and clerical functions independently of direct supervision.
Relocation Expenses: Relocation expenses are not authorized for this position
Relocation/Recruitment incentive has not been approved for this position
Work Schedule: Full-Time, 40 hours per week, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, Monday-Friday
This position is covered by the bargaining unit QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. Citizenship: Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
English Language Proficiency: Individuals appointed to direct patient care positions must be proficient in spoken and written English as required by 38 U.S.C. 7402(d) and 7407(d)
Physic! al Standards: Applicants must meet physical standards for the posit! ion. A physical examination prior to placement is required
Certification: Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Essentially, they must 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 be certified as radiographers in their field. Non-certified applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for certification of radiologic competence may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate dental assistant under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405 (a) (1) (D). Failure to obtain certification during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment. This [will result in removal from the GS-681 series and] may result in termination of employment.
Education: Successful completion of a 1! -year dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental AssociationÂ's Commission on [Dental] Accreditation [(CODA)]
Experience/Education Combination: Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying
NOTE: Certification in basic life support methods is highly desirable
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
GS-6
Experience: At least 1 year of experience [equivalent to] the next lower grade level (i.e. GS-5) that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level
Assignment: Employee serves at the full performance level with the ability to perform full range of duties with some independence in assigned specialties, with indirect supervision from the lead dental assistant, dental assistant supervisor or treating dentist. Assignments at this level include, but are not limited to: using the concepts of four-handed dentistry; assisting with specialty procedures including oral su! rgery, periodontal therapy, endodontic, prosthodontic and implant place! ment and restoration; anticipating surgeons/specialists needs at each stage of treatment; taking preliminary impressions; selecting and manipulating a variety of gypsums and waxes; pouring, trimming and evaluating the quality of diagnostic casts; fabricating custom trays.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
References: VA Handbook 5005 http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc
PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.g! ov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html
All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. If you are using foreign education to
meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive
credit for that education.
Physical Requirements: The work involves long periods of moving about the work unit. Work requires regular and recurring bending, lifting, stooping, stretching, repositioning patients, and similar activities.
Veterans' Preference: When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on the Occupational Questionnaire in the section provided and provide a legible copy of your DD214(s) and/or documentation related to your active duty service which shows dates of service, character of service (honorable, general, etc.) or dates of impending separation.
Additionally, disabled veterans and ot! hers eligible for 10-point preference (such as widows or mothers of eli! gible Veterans) must also submit an SF-15 "Application for 10 Point Veterans Preference" with required proof as stated on the form. For more information, please review the information for disabled Veterans in the application checklist or visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/b! enefits.asp OTHER INFORMATION:
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave: Federal Employees earn annual leave at a
rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department Of Veterans Affairs.
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This job starts available on: Tue, 12 Nov 2013 21:26:06 GMT