Dental Assistant (Expanded Function)

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Sam Houston, TX

21d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas. It is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Salary negotiation may be available for candidates who are new to Federal service.

The Dental Assistant (Expanded Function) performs oral prophylaxis and therapeutic care, removes supragingival stains and calculus, scales teeth, and takes intraoral and extraoral radiographs using dental X-ray equipment. The incumbent instructs patients in preventive dental care, receives and schedules patients, cements temporary acrylic crowns and bridges, and places composite and amalgam restorations.

This is a mission-essential position. The incumbent must report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, and other emergency situations. Employment is subject to security, suitability, medical, immunization, and drug-testing requirements.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Meet radiology credentialing requirements under Public Law 97-35 and 42 CFR Part 75, including qualifying education and certification or an applicable federal service exception.
• Complete one year of acceptable coursework, preceptorship, formal training, and/or work assignments designed to provide the knowledge and skills for the intraoral procedures involved in the position.
• Meet one of the following qualification pathways: one year of specialized experience performing duties such as oral prophylaxis, sealants, procedures for moderate periodontal disease, restorations or temporary crowns, and contouring prosthodontic restorations; nine semester hours of graduate-level education directly related to the work, such as Dentistry; or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements.
• If using foreign education to qualify, have the credentials evaluated by a qualified private organization or receive full course credit at a U.S.-accredited college or university.
• Obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Complete a required pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening. Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions involving direct patient contact; other immunizations may also be required.
• Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Submit to a personnel security investigation and any required suitability or fitness determination.
• Complete pre-employment screening and consent to random drug urinalysis testing.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Complete a one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Use direct deposit for pay.
• Provide clearly documented relevant experience in the resume; transcripts are required when qualifying based on education.

Responsibilities

• Perform oral prophylaxis and provide therapeutic care.
• Remove supragingival stains and calculus and scale teeth.
• Operate dental X-ray equipment to take intraoral and extraoral radiographs.
• Instruct patients in preventive dental care measures.
• Receive and schedule patients for treatment.
• Cement temporary acrylic crowns and bridges.
• Place composite and amalgam restorations.
• Report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed