Dental Assistant

Summary

Position are located within the Dept. of Veterans Affairs, at the Atlanta VA Healthcare System, in Atlanta, GA under the Dental Service. The Dental Assistant, performs a higher level, scope, complexity and variety of dental assisting duties representing the clinical assignment and applies advanced clinical skills. Performs the full range of duties for routine patient care, with indirect supervision from the Supervisory Dental Assistant, or the treating dentist.

Duties

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Dental assistants at this level serve in staff dental assistant positions within the Atlanta VA Healthcare System, independently performing more complex work in assigned specialties while receiving general administrative supervision.

Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following :

• Using the concepts of four-handed dentistry; assists with specialty procedures including oral surgery, periodontal therapy, endodontic, prosthodontics and implant placement and restoration.
• Anticipates surgeons / specialists' needs at each stage of treatment.
• Takes preliminary impression; selects and manipulates a variety of gypsums and waxes; pours, trims, and evaluate the quality of diagnostic casts; fabricates custom trays;
• Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in setting up and cleaning up operatories;
• Assists dentist in charting findings and treatment plans in patient records;
• Provides accurate and understandable instructions to patients;
• Participates in patient identification and time out per requirements;
• Removes temporary crown / bridge and clean tooth preparation of debris;
• Provide post-operative and other appropriate patient education.

Dental Imaging

Infection Control and Equipment Sterilization

Clerical Functions

Information Management

Patient Safety

Employee Education

Dental Laboratory Functions

Work Schedule : Monday-Friday 7 : 00am-3 : 30pm. Will be required to work rotating Saturdays

Telework : Not Available

Virtual : This is not a virtual position.

Functional Statement # : 55767F

Relocation / Recruitment Incentives : Not Authorized.

Permanent Change of Station (PCS) : Not Authorized.

Fi nancial Disclosure Report : Not required.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

Qualifications

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Grade Determinations :

GS-6 (Full Performance Level)

Ability to identify normal oral anatomy.

Preferred Experience. Expanded Duty Dental Assistant

References : VA Handbook 5005 / 46, Part II, Appendix G36, Dental Assistant Qualification Standard. This can be found in the local Human Resources Office.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06.

Physical Requirements : Heavy lifting (45 lbs. or over). Moderate lifting (15-44 lbs.) Light lifting (15 lbs. and under). Light carrying (15 lbs. and under). Pushing (1 hour). Reaching above shoulder. Use of fingerprints. Both hands required. Walking (up to 4 hours). Standing (up to 8 hours). Kneeling (up to 2 hours). Repeated bending (up to 6 hours). Ability to rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously. Near vision correctable at 13" to 16". Hearing (aid permitted).

Environmental Factors : Constant noise, dust, solvents (degreasing agents), radiant energy, electrical energy, slippery or uneven walking surfaces, working around machinery with moving parts, working around moving objects or vehicles, working with hands in water, vibration, working closely with others.

Education

IMPORTANT : A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note : Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here : 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. For further information, visit :

Additional information

Receiving Service Credit or 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. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed.

This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.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.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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