- Position Title
- Community Health Dental Hygienist
- Agency
- Indian Health Service
- Announcement Number
- IHS-25-GP-12588048-DE Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, October 28, 2024 to Monday, October 27, 2025
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy AND
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
3.
Are you a recipient of the Indian Health Care Improvement Act (IHCIA) Health Profession Scholarship authorized under Public Law 94-437?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- You have completed or will be completing the requirements of the approved health profession program within the established timeframe
- Meet all eligibility criteria
- Entitled to a one-time priority referral/selection to fulfill their obligation to provide public service
4.
Are you an American Indian/Alaska Native who is enrolled in a federally recognized tribe as defined by the Secretary of Interior? The Indian Health Service gives qualified American Indian/Alaska Natives preference when filling vacancies in accordance with the Indian Preference Act of 1934 (Title 25, USC, Section 472), with approved exceptions.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
If eligible, submit a copy of your Bureau of Indian Affairs Form 4432, "Verification of Indian preference for employment in the Bureau of Indian Affairs and the Indian Health Service," that has been completed by authorized tribal or BIA Officials. For more information, review the IHS Indian Preference guidelines: http://www.ihs.gov/jobs/permanentDocs/indianpreference.pdf.
5.
Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?
If yes, confirm:
If yes, confirm:
- you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
- your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
- your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
6.
Do you have a severe physical, psychiatric or mental disability that qualifies you for Schedule A Disability appointments?
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
If eligible, provide proof of disability with appropriate medical documentation, i.e., a letter signed by a licensed medical professional or licensed vocational rehabilitation specialist stating your condition and restrictions.
For more information, review USAJOBS Individuals with Disabilities resources.
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Dental Hygienist position with the Indian Health Service.
We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Assessment Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
1.
Basic Requirement, Dental Hygienist
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 dental radiographers. Do you meet the above requirement?
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 dental radiographers. Do you meet the above requirement?
2.
Licensure, Dental Hygienist
Are you currently licensed to practice as a dental hygienist in a State or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia?
Are you currently licensed to practice as a dental hygienist in a State or territory of the United States or the District of Columbia?
3.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION, GS-9, Clinical Dental Hygienist
From the descriptions below, choose one response that best describes your experience and/or education which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-9. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
From the descriptions below, choose one response that best describes your experience and/or education which demonstrates your ability to perform the work of this position at the GS-9. Select only one response and do not leave blank.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
4.
Apply sealant to protect teeth or prevent cavities.
5.
Examining patients to conduct thorough hard tissue examinations.
6.
Perform intraoral and extraoral X-Rays.
7.
Perform local anesthesia for Case Types III and IV patients.
8.
Perform local root planning for Case Types III and IV patients.
9.
Documenting treatment procedures conducted on dental patients.
10.
Enter and retrieve medical documentation into an Electronic Health Records (E.H.R.) or Electronic Dental Record system (E.D.R.) system.
11.
Interpret Dental Officer's entries in patient's records to ensure patients are provided with correct treatment information.
12.
Maintain patient confidentiality in accordance with organizational policies.
13.
Collaborate with co-workers, peers, subordinates and supervisors to provide dental care.
14.
Deal with cultural issues that may impact the implementation of public health or public health related programs in Native American or other minority populations.
15.
Establish relationships with outside entities to expand program resources with personnel and/or supplies.
16.
Interviewing patients for personal, medical and dental histories.
17.
Instruct nurses and nursing assistants in oral health care techniques for bedridden, handicapped, disabled and chronically ill patients.
18.
Instruct patients on the care of removable dental appliances.
19.
Provide dental hygiene instruction or training to dental service personnel.
20.
Provide therapeutic instruction to individual patients.
SECTION II. CERTIFICATION OF INFORMATION ACCURACY As previously explained, your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verficiation.
Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information will be grounds for disqualifying you or for
dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy.
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 that 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 that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.
21.
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 that 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 that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position.