Dental Assistant (Expanded Function)

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Summary

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About the Position

This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed. We accept applications on an ongoing basis qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. CDAEFDA preferred

Overview

Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 01012026 to 06302026 Salary 45409 to - 59031 per year Pay scale & grade GS 6 Location Many vacancies in the following location Fort Riley KS Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family Series 0681 Dental Assistant Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test Yes Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes Announcement number HSJW-26-12858591-DHA-S Control number 853272800

Summary

This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed. We accept applications on an ongoing basis qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. CDAEFDA preferred

Overview

Help Accepting applications Open & closing dates 01012026 to 06302026 Salary 45409 to - 59031 per year Pay scale & grade GS 6 Location Many vacancies in the following location Fort Riley KS Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential None Job family Series 0681 Dental Assistant Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test Yes Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes Announcement number HSJW-26-12858591-DHA-S Control number 853272800

Duties

Perform Expanded Function Dental Assistant EFDA duties in one or more phases of complex, difficult restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, or oral hygiene treatment. Perform oral prophylaxis and provide therapeutic care in the cases of acute gingivitis and incipient to moderate periodontal diseases using a variety of scalers and ultrasonic equipment. Chart examination and treatment information as relayed by dentist to patient records. Operate dental X-ray equipment to take intra and extra-oral radiographs. Prepare and arrange all instruments and materials needed for each treatment. Maintain dental equipment in a clean and operative condition. Restore teeth prepared by dentist with permanent and temporary fillings.

Requirements

Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination as determined by a completed background investigation. A Personnel Security Investigation is required. 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. 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 or American Heart Association. Advanced certification e.g. ALS does not supersede BLS. Position requires employee to wear a uniform and/or protective clothing.

Who May Apply

US Citizens In order to qualify you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps and other organizations e.g. professional philanthropic religious spiritual community student social. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience if qualifying based on education. Your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Basic Requirement for Dental Assistant Expanded Functions

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.
2. Be certified as radiographers in their field. The following meet these requirements:
3. Persons employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel prior to the effective date of the regulation January 13, 1986 who show evidence of current or fully satisfactory performance or certification of such from a licensed practitioner such as a doctor of medicine osteopathy dentistry podiatry or chiropractic who prescribes radiologic procedures to others.
4. Persons first employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel after the effective date of the regulation who received training from institutions in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not accredit training in that particular field at the time of graduation or b practiced in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not license that particular field or did not allow special eligibility to take a licensure examination for those who did not graduate from an accredited educational program provided such persons show evidence of training experience and competence as determined by OPM or the employing agency.

Applicants for Dental Assistant Expanded Function positions must have completed one-year of acceptable course work preceptorship or other formal training and/or work assignments specifically designed to equip them with knowledge and skills required to perform intra-oral procedures involved in the position to be filled. Examples of acceptable training are:

1. Courses in a dental hygiene or dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental Associations Commission on Accreditation that are directly related to the intraoral procedures also referred to as expanded functions that are to be performed in the position to be filled.
2. U.S. Armys Dental Therapy Assistant Training Program.
3. Continuing education courses in expanded functions for dental assistants offered by the Indian Health Service of the Department of Health and Human Services.
4. Other training comparable to the above in private or governmental hospitals clinics or schools that included formal classroom instruction and clinical training in the knowledge and skills required to perform intra-oral procedures in the position to be filled.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:

Specialized Experience

One year of specialized experience which includes assisting dental specialists with intra-oral procedures maintaining dental equipment and operating dental x-ray equipment to take radiographs on dental patients. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade level position in the federal service GS-05.

Education

A half year 9 semester hours of graduate-level education progressing toward a masters or higher degree from an accredited college or university in Dental Hygiene Dentistry or related field of study. Note You must attach a copy of your transcripts. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Combination of Education and Experience

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 graduate education by 9. Add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100 to qualify.

Foreign Education

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information visit httpssites.ed.govinternationalrecognition-of-foreign-qualifications.

Additional Information

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 trialprobationary period may be required. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality