Dental Assistant - GS-0681-05

Defense Health Agency Civilian Corps, Falls Church, VA•Augusta, GA

22d•$40,736 - $52,957•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at Eisenhower Army Medical Center, Fort Gordon GA. This position is a multi provider dental office with duty hours of 7:30 a.m. - 4:30p.m., Monday-Friday. Applicant can expect to achieve a greater understanding of dentistry and work in cooperative and motivated environment.

Requirements

US Citizenship required
Radiology Certification: Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Essentially, they must (1) 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.
One year of specialized experience which includes performing intra-oral procedures, taking preliminary impressions, operating dental x-ray equipment, and charting. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-04).
Four year course of study leading to a bachelor's degree with a major study in a dental assistant or dental hygiene program that included at least 24 semester hours of courses in radiation physics; radiation biology; radiation health, safety, and protection; X-ray films and radiographic film quality, radiographic techniques; darkroom and processing techniques; and film mounting.
A combination of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. To compute the percentage of the requirements, divide your total months of experience by 12. Then divide your semester hours of education beyond two years (total semester hours minus 60) by 60. Add the two percentages.

Responsibilities

Perform inter-oral procedures as directed by dentist.
Obtains preliminary dental impressions to support fabrication of diagnostic study models.
Operates dental radiographic equipment to capture diagnostic images that support provider evaluation and treatment planning.
Receive and schedule patients for treatment.
Prepare and arrange all instruments and materials needed for each treatment.
Sterilizes dental instruments, materials, and equipment using approved infection-control protocols to ensure compliance with clinical safety standards.
Take and record blood pressure and pulse of oral surgery patients before and after treatment.
Aid in the training of trainee dental assistants and students.
Prepares surgical trays by arranging sterilized instruments and supplies according to procedure-specific requirements.
Removes sutures in accordance with clinical provider instructions to support postoperative healing assessments.
Places and removes rubber dams to isolate teeth and maintain a controlled operative environment.