Dental Assistant Expanded Function GS-3/4

Summary

The purpose of this position is to provide routine expanded functions chairside dental assisting and any related clerical and housekeeping functions. This work allows the dental team to function as efficiently as possible.

THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT IS BEING RE-ANNOUNCED TO SOLICIT ADDITIONAL APPLICANTS. PREVIOUS APPLICANTS NEED NOT RE-APPLY, UNLESS UPDATING APPLICATION. This Job Announcement will be Open Until Filled.

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Overview

* Accepting applications

* Open & closing dates

07/11/2024 to 12/31/2024

* Salary

$39,653 - $55,105 per year

* Pay scale & grade

GS 3 - 4

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Location

5 vacancies in the following location:

* Tohatchi, NM

* Remote job

No

* Telework eligible

No

* Travel Required

Not required

* Relocation expenses reimbursed

No

* Appointment type

Permanent

* Work schedule

Full-time

* Service

Excepted

* Promotion potential

6

* Job family (Series)

* 0681 Dental Assistant

* Supervisory status

No

* Security clearance

Other

* Drug test

No

* Position sensitivity and risk

Moderate Risk (MR)

* Trust determination process

* Suitability/Fitness

* Announcement number

IHS-24-GA-12347971-ESEP/MP

* Control number

782055800

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This job is open to

* Federal employees - Competitive service

Current or former competitive service federal employees.

* Federal employees - Excepted service

Current excepted service federal employees.

* Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

* Veterans

* Individuals with disabilities

* Military spouses

* Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista

* National Guard & reserves

Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.

* Land & base management

Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.

* Native Americans

Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.

Clarification from the agency

The IHS is required by law to give absolute preference to qualified applicants who meet the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3. The IHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Duties

* Provides chair side assistance to dental officers and specialist in all aspects and specialties of dentistry including restorative, endodontic, periodontics, prosthodontics, maxillofacial prosthodontics, oral and maxillofacial surgery as well as general dentistry in an outpatient setting.

* Restores teeth prepared by dentist and performs other reversible intra-oral procedures. As directed by dentist removes sutures, applies topical anesthesia, desensitizing agents, medications and surgical gauze following extractions, and applies and removes periodontal dressings.

* Prepares operatives for patient care and prepares patients for treatment.

* Educates patients in brushing and flossing techniques, care of prosthodontics appliances, and common causes of tooth decay. Provides post-treatment instructions to patient as outlined by dentist.

* Provides routine maintenance on dental equipment and instruments. Cleans, disinfects, and sterilizes instruments, equipment, and surfaces

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period

ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period

U. S. Citizenship is required

Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630, requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement, the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.

Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after 1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.

COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to entrance on duty.

The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain, including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment, the employee will be subject to adverse actions, up to and including removal from Federal service.

Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit dhs. gov/E-Verify/.

You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.

Background Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin work. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject to a credit check as a part of the background investigation process.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and/or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying.

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; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):

Individual Occupational Requirements

NOTE: Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Essentially, they must (l) 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, osteo.