Description:
This position performs a higher level, scope, complexity and variety of dental assisting duties representing the clinical assignment and applies advance clinical skills. The Clinical Expanded Function Dental Assistant performs a full range of duties for routine patient care with indirect supervision from the lead or supervisory dental assistant or the treating dentist. Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) is required.Requirements:
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:
- United States Citizenship: Must be a citizen of the United States.
- Certification: Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. 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.
- Certification: Certification by the Dental Assistant National Board is required for all positions above the full performance level.
- English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English.
GS-7 Dental Assistant
At least 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level or equivalent that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs:
(a) Ability to perform dental assisting expanded functions
(b) Comprehensive working knowledge of advanced imaging techniques in order to provide instruction (e.g. cone beam, cephalometric, advanced panoramic imaging, TMJ, etc)
DANB Certification is required.
The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-7.
Preferred Experience: Must have DANB CDA Certification
Physical Requirements : See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.
References: VA Handbook 5005/46 Part II Appendix G36
Mar 3, 2025;
from:
usajobs.gov