Dental Assistant

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Richardson, AK

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About The Position

This is an open continuous Direct Hire Solicitation for multiple Dental Assistant vacancies at the locations listed in the announcement. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and qualified applicants may be considered as vacancies become available. The role provides chairside and procedural support to dentists, including performing intra-oral procedures, taking dental radiographs, maintaining equipment, and preparing instruments and materials. Positions filled through the solicitation may be permanent, term, part-time, intermittent, or temporary; intermittent positions have no guaranteed weekly hours and will not lead to full-time employment.

Requirements

• Meet the radiology certification requirements described in 42 CFR Part 75, including qualifying radiologic education and certification, or an applicable federal-employment or training/experience exception described in the announcement.
• Meet one of the following qualification pathways: one year of specialized experience providing chairside assistance to a dental specialist through intra-oral procedures, charting or taking preliminary impressions, and operating dental X-ray equipment; successful completion of a full four-year dental assistant or dental hygiene course of study including at least 24 semester hours in specified radiology subjects; or a qualifying combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements.
• Be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Submit to required background investigation and suitability or fitness determination.
• Complete pre-employment screening and random drug testing, and consent to random drug urinalysis testing.
• Complete a pre-placement medical examination.
• Be able to meet the stated lifting requirement of up to 40 pounds.
• Meet required immunization conditions, including hepatitis B immunization for positions with direct patient contact; seasonal influenza vaccination or a recognized exemption may also be required.
• Applicants must be U.S. citizens and provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated and deemed equivalent to U.S. accredited education, or receive full credit at a U.S. accredited college or university.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Complete a one-year probationary period if required for the appointment.

Responsibilities

• Perform intra-oral procedures, including taking preliminary impressions for study models, removing sutures, and placing and removing rubber dams, perio-packs, matrix bands, and wedges.
• Operate dental X-ray equipment to take intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs.
• Assist dentists with simple and complex procedures, including tooth removal, surgical removal of impacted teeth, alveoloplasty, minor preprosthetic surgery of hard and soft tissues, and excisional biopsies.
• Maintain dental equipment in clean and operative condition.
• Prepare and arrange instruments and materials needed for each treatment.

Benefits

• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Benefits eligibility depends on appointment type and whether the position is temporary, full-time, part-time, or intermittent; intermittent employees are not eligible for health or life insurance, annual leave, or sick leave.
• Federal employees in Alaska are currently entitled to a 1.49% Cost of Living Allowance in addition to base salary, subject to change.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level