- Position Title
- Clinical Expanded Function Dental Assistant
- Agency
- Veterans Health Administration
- Announcement Number
- CBSR-11166098-21-RWS Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Thursday, July 8, 2021 to Wednesday, July 21, 2021
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current permanent Federal employee from an agency other than Department of Veterans Affairs?
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (SF-50) or equivalent personnel action form.
Preferences
1.
Which of the following items describes your current or recent (within the last five years) political appointee service?
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
If you responded yes to any of the items below, you will need to include a SF-50 specifying your prior service.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this (full-time) permanent position of Dental Assistant (Clinical Expanded Function) position with the Department of Veterans Affairs, located in Marion, Indiana.
The assessment part of the questionnaire includes questions about basic requirements and minimum qualifications. Your responses to the following questionnaire will be verified against all uploaded documents for this vacancy announcement. Failure to provide supporting information and/or documentation may result in being rated ineligible for the position.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS - Select the appropriate answer to the following questions based on your level of education and experience that demonstrates you meet the basic requirements for this position of GS-0681-7, Dental Assistant (Clinical Expanded Function).
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents.
We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents.
CITIZENSHIP REQUIREMENTS - This section includes questions about the eligibility for this vacancy.
1.
Are you a Citizen by Birth or a Naturalized Citizen of the United States?
EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION: From the descriptions below, please select the response that best reflects your level of experience and/or education for this position.
2.
Do you have six months experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the work, or provides familiarity with the work OR successful completion of a 1-year dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on [Dental] Accreditation [(CODA)] OR equivalent combinations of experience and education?
CERTIFICATION - Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Essentially, they must have successfully completed an education program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation and is accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education and be certified as radiographers in their field.
3.
Provisions for Certification of Radiologic Competence
Successful completion of the Dental Radiation Health and Safety Examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc.;
OR,
Successful completion of the Principles and Practice of Dental Radiology and Radiographic Safety courses and examinations developed by the Assistant Under Secretary of Health for Dentistry;
OR,
Successful completion of a radiation health and safety program or examination approved by a state board of dentistry or the Department of Defense (DoD).ANDCertification in basic life support methods is highly desirable.
AND,
Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). The American Dental Association (ADA) recognizes DANB as the national certification for Dental Assistants is required for all positions above the full performance level.
Do you have this certification?
Successful completion of the Dental Radiation Health and Safety Examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc.;
OR,
Successful completion of the Principles and Practice of Dental Radiology and Radiographic Safety courses and examinations developed by the Assistant Under Secretary of Health for Dentistry;
OR,
Successful completion of a radiation health and safety program or examination approved by a state board of dentistry or the Department of Defense (DoD).ANDCertification in basic life support methods is highly desirable.
AND,
Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). The American Dental Association (ADA) recognizes DANB as the national certification for Dental Assistants is required for all positions above the full performance level.
Do you have this certification?
4.
Are you certified by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) as a "Certified Dental Assistant" (CDA)? Please submit certification with application?
NOTE: You must submit a copy of your DANB certification as a (Certified Dental Assistant - CDA) with your application package for verification purposes
(Required for all positions above the FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL).
NOTE: You must submit a copy of your DANB certification as a (Certified Dental Assistant - CDA) with your application package for verification purposes
(Required for all positions above the FULL PERFORMANCE LEVEL).
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS - This section includes questions about the eligibility for this vacancy.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
5.
Are you willing to undergo a mandatory pre-employment screening, such as a background investigation, drug test, or physical medical examination?
ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY - This section includes questions about the eligibility for this vacancy.
6.
Can you proficiently speak, read, write and understand the English Language? Dental Assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter2, section D, paragraph 5a?
GRADE REQUIREMENTS FOR GS-0681-7 DENTAL ASSISTANT (CLINICAL EXPANDED FUNCTION). The following section is used to identify specialized experience requirements for this vacancy.
7.
In addition to meeting the basic requirements, to qualify at the GS-7 level you must one year of specialized experience/equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-6) that demonstrates the core competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, the specialized experience must have been at the GS-06 grade level or higher, or an equivalent level of responsibility.
Examples of qualifying specialized experience includes (this experience must be clearly detailed on your resume to be found qualified): gathering diagnostic information, pulp vitality testing, charting of existing conditions, placing of rubber dam and matrices, selecting shades, placing retraction cord, placing and removing temporary restorations, fabricating temporary crowns and removing permanent cement from supragingival surfaces. In addition, the expanded function assistant may place and remove surgical dressing, monitor nitrous oxide analgesia, and perform coronal polishing and the cleaning and polishing of removable prostheses (Your experience must be detailed in your résumé to receive full credit.).
Do you have specialized experience/equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-6) ?
Examples of qualifying specialized experience includes (this experience must be clearly detailed on your resume to be found qualified): gathering diagnostic information, pulp vitality testing, charting of existing conditions, placing of rubber dam and matrices, selecting shades, placing retraction cord, placing and removing temporary restorations, fabricating temporary crowns and removing permanent cement from supragingival surfaces. In addition, the expanded function assistant may place and remove surgical dressing, monitor nitrous oxide analgesia, and perform coronal polishing and the cleaning and polishing of removable prostheses (Your experience must be detailed in your résumé to receive full credit.).
Do you have specialized experience/equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-6) ?
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, OR ABILITIES (KSAs): Candidates must demonstrate [all of] the KSAs below:
8.
In addition to the qualifications above, candidates must demonstrate the following technical knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below to qualify for this position:
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to perform dental assisting expanded functions.
- Comprehensive working knowledge of advanced imaging techniques in order to provide instructions (e.g. cone beam, cephalometric, advanced panoramic imaging, TMJ, etc.).
STATEMENT OF UNDERSTANDING - Select the appropriate answer to the statement below. Failure to provide an answer will result in your not being considered for this position.
9.
I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled; I may be denied an appointment; or I may be removed and debarred from Federal Service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand any information I give may be investigated and responding "No" or providing no response to this item will result in a loss of consideration for this position.
RESUME REMINDER - Your resume must include the following information for each job/position listed:
Job title Occupational Series and Grade (if a Federal position)
Duties (be as detailed as possible)
Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
Job title Occupational Series and Grade (if a Federal position)
Duties (be as detailed as possible)
Month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
TRANSCRIPTS REMINDER: If you are using Education as whole or part of your Qualifications, you must submit a copy of your Transcripts with your application. The copy of Transcripts may be official or unofficial, however they must contain sufficient information supporting your qualification claim (e.g. your name, the Institutions Name, City and State as well as the Degree/Courses earned and the DATE the degree was conferred).
Note: Diplomas are NOT suitable substitutions for your transcripts and will not be accepted.
Note: Diplomas are NOT suitable substitutions for your transcripts and will not be accepted.
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION REMINDER - You MUST submit a clear, active, unencumbered copy of your licensure and/or certification required for this position.
SPECIAL NOTE: Please be aware that your answers will be verified against information provided on your resume. Be sure that your resume clearly supports your responses to all of the questions by addressing your work experience in detail. Even though we do not require a specific resume format, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you use the Resume Builder in USA Jobs. Your resume must be clear so that we are able to fully evaluate your qualifications. To ensure you receive appropriate consideration, please list the duties you performed under each individual job title. If we are unable to match your experiences with the positions held, you may lose consideration for this vacancy. We cannot make assumptions regarding your qualifications.
DOCUMENT REMINDER - Failure to submit a complete application packet could cause you to be made ineligible. Remember to submit your latest SF-50 (if you are a current facility/VA/Federal employee), DD-214 (member 4 copy that shows type of discharge), other Veterans Preference documents- such as SF-15 with disability letter attached, other documentation for proof of other special hiring authorities (such as Schedule A)- if applicable, transcripts/certifications/licenses to show additional related training and/or education, etc. It is the responsibility of the applicant to submit the appropriate documentation to prove your eligibility and/or qualifications. See the vacancy announcement for specific details on what you need to submit. Please contact Human Resources should you have questions or need assistance with these documents (Please note that SF-50's for awards do not meet these requirements and will not be accepted).
SF-50 REMINDER - If you wish to apply as a current Federal Employee or previous Federal Employee with Reinstatement eligibility, you must attach the most current, non-award SF-50 from your personnel records; to your application. The SF-50 must show you have met the time in grade requirement.