Dental Assistant

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA•Fort Hood, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within the Fort Hood, Texas. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation. Duties include assisting the dentist in providing complex, difficult, usually lengthy, and non-routine treatments to patients. The role involves receiving and seating patients, conducting preliminary screenings, setting up instruments, equipment, and materials, monitoring patients during treatment, and relaying post-treatment care instructions.

Requirements

Applicants must be able to fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing.
Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
A pre-placement medical examination is required.
Immunization screening is required.
Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact.
Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross.
US Citizens
Radiology 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 42 CFR Part 75, and is accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education, and be certified as radiographers in their field.
At least one year of experience which prepared you to do the work in this job.
Specialized experience is defined as: performing intra-oral procedures, taking preliminary impressions, and operating dental x-ray equipment.
Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
One year trial/probationary period may be required.
Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.
Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
Position may be designated as Inclement Weather Essential.
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.

Nice To Haves

Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.

Responsibilities

Assist dentist in providing treatments to patients, which are complex, difficult, usually lengthy, and nonroutine in nature.
Receive and seat patient and conducts preliminary screening.
Set up instruments, equipment, and materials such as assembling syringes and IVs for anesthesia, and mixing materials for impressions and restorations.
Monitor patients during treatment and identifies signs of adverse reactions or medical concerns.
Relay dentist's instructions to patients for post-treatment care.