Dental Assistant

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Riley, KS

5h • Onsite

About The Position

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation for a Dental Assistant at Fort Riley, Kansas. This open continuous announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis, and qualified applicants may be considered as vacancies become available.

The Dental Assistant primarily supports a dental specialist. The role includes documenting examination and treatment information as relayed by the dentist, performing directed intra-oral procedures, taking intra- and extra-oral radiographs, sterilizing instruments and equipment, and maintaining dental equipment in clean, operational condition.

The position requires radiology certification or qualifying evidence of radiologic training, experience, and competence under the stated federal standards. Applicants must also meet the specialized experience, education, or combined education-and-experience qualification pathway described in the announcement. Employment is subject to background and suitability review, medical and immunization screening, drug testing, and applicable certification and credentialing requirements. The position is designated Inclement Weather Essential and Mission Essential.

Requirements

• Meet the federal radiology certification requirement: complete a qualifying radiologic educational program and be certified as a radiographer, or meet one of the stated provisions for qualifying federal radiologic personnel or individuals whose training or practice occurred where the field was not accredited or licensed.
• Meet one of the qualification pathways: one year of specialized experience assisting a dental specialist with intra-oral procedures, operating dental X-ray equipment, and charting or taking preliminary impressions; a qualifying four-year bachelor’s program in dental assisting or dental hygiene with at least 24 semester hours in specified radiology subjects; or an allowable combination of education and experience totaling at least 100% of the requirements.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Undergo a suitability or fitness determination and required personnel security investigation.
• Consent to seasonal influenza vaccination or provide a recognized exemption.
• Complete pre-employment screening and participate in random drug testing and random drug urinalysis.
• Complete a pre-placement medical examination and immunization screening; Hepatitis B immunization is required for positions with direct patient contact, and other immunization proof may be required depending on the position.
• Obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association; advanced certification does not replace BLS.
• Fulfill any applicable credentialing requirements and obtain and maintain appropriate clinical privileges.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Meet the stated foreign-education evaluation requirements if relying on education completed outside the United States.
• Complete the required one-year probationary period; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Use direct deposit of pay.
• Report for work during severe weather and designated mission-essential emergency conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist a dental specialist, primarily in support of the specialist’s work.
• Chart examination and treatment information as relayed by the dentist in patient records.
• Perform intra-oral procedures as directed by the dentist.
• Operate dental X-ray equipment to take intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs.
• Sterilize instruments, materials, and equipment.
• Maintain dental equipment in a clean and operative condition.
• Make every attempt to report on time and/or remain on duty during severe weather conditions.
• Report to work during contingency operations, natural disasters, extreme weather, or other emergency situations.

What This Job Offers

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