This Position Closed on 18-Dec-2012

This Position Closed on 18-Dec-2012

Dental Assistant (Expanded Function)

Department:Department of the Air Force

Job Announcement Number:AFPCMEDDH-577256-0610

SALARY RANGE:

to / Per Year

OPEN PERIOD:

Monday, December 19, 2011 to Tuesday, December 18, 2012

SERIES & GRADE:

GS-0681-05

POSITION INFORMATION:

Full Time - Permanent

DUTY LOCATIONS:

Many vacancy(s) - Goldsboro, NC United StatesView Map
Many vacancy(s) - Belleville, IL United StatesView Map
Many vacancy(s) - Fayetteville, NC United StatesView Map
Many vacancy(s) - Aurora, CO United StatesView Map
Many vacancy(s) - Colorado Springs, CO United StatesView Map
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WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:

United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win…in air, space and cyberspace.

To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Reach and Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

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This is a Direct Hire Public Notice; under this recruitment procedure, each location/ installation, identified in this Public Notice will accept applications and make selections for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

 

These positions are being filled under Medical Direct Hiring Authority for certain civilian healthcare professionals positions and are located Air Force-Wide. Positions may be filled as permanent, temporary or term with a full-time or part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location.

Please send all required documents directly to the Civilian Personnel Flight at the base/location at which you wish to be considered.  Additional information specific to the expedited hiring authority for acquisition positions can be found at the link under the How to Apply tab.

 

KEY REQUIREMENTS



• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Travel and relocation expenses may or may not be paid
• This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies
• Total salary varies depending on location of position (locality)
• A security clearance may be required
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized

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DUTIES:

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 ·        Receive and prepare patients for dental treatment.

·        Prepare materials and equipment for use by the dentist.  Assist a dentist at chairside or bedside in the treatment of patients. 

·        Perform reversible intra-oral procedures under the supervision of the dentist. 

·        Perform dental radiography work; and to keep records of appointments, examinations, treatments and supplies.

·        Perform a variety of administrative duties related to dental activities. 

·        Perform general dental infection control and safety procedures. 

·        Comply with Center of Disease Control, American Dental Association, Air Force and local infection control procedures and guidelines. 

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

This announcement may be used to fill one or more vacancies.

Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to grade level.

This public notice may be used to fill target grades (e.g. GS-09 Target GS-12).

 

 

 

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QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:  At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-04 level.   Specialized experience is experience that may have been gained while provides diagnostic and preventive services, delivers comprehensive dental treatment and assures professional oversight. 

 

NOTE: Applicants for Dental Assistant (Expanded Function) positions must have completed 1 year of acceptable course work, preceptorship, or other formal training and/or work assignments specifically designed to perform intra-oral procedures. Examples of acceptable training are: (1) courses in a dental hygiene or dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Accreditation that are directly related to the intra-oral procedures (also referred to as expanded functions) that are to be performed in the position to be filled; (2) U.S. Army's 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 or (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.

 

OR

 

EDUCATION:

Successful completion of a full 4 year course of study in a dental assistant or dental hygiene program that included at least 24 semester hours in courses such as:   radiation physics; radiation biology; radiation health, safety, and protection; X-ray films and radiographic film quality, radiographic techniques; darkroom and processing techniques; and film mounting.

 

AND

 

NOTE: 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 radiographers in their field. The following meet these requirements:

 

(1) 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 – OR - (2) Persons first employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel after the effective date of the regulation who (a) 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.

 

To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience click on the following link:

http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/IORs/gs0600/0681.htm

 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):  Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 

 

1.    Knowledge of dental science such as oral anatomy, oral physiology and histology, the principles and techniques of dental assisting, and dental instruments and materials.

2.    Knowledge of sterilization techniques sufficient to sterilize dental instruments and equipment.

3.    Knowledge of dental terminology and administrative requirements for proper record keeping procedures to maintain patient dental health records, and patient scheduling. 

4.    Skill and dexterity in manipulating a variety of instruments and equipment while performing dental assisting procedures.

5.    Skill in operating and adjusting dental radiographic equipment IAW accepted radiation safety standards and processing dental radiographs.

 

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work.  You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. 

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims.  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. 

 

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.  It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

·        Employee may be subject to random drug testing.

·        Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

·        Shift work and emergency overtime may be required.

·        Employees must maintain current certifications.

·        May occasionally travel away from the normal duty station and travel on military and/or commercial aircraft.

 

Your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications.  

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

To determine if you are qualified for this position, your complete application will be reviewed against the qualifications required for the position.

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BENEFITS:

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Benefits of Working for the Federal Government - Click here for an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees

OTHER INFORMATION:

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.  For additional information, click here.

 

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP):  For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here.  To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 90 or above on the rating criteria for this position.

 

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants.   Click here for more information.

 

Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.

 

Temporary and Term Appointments:  If you are selected for a temporary or term position, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.

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HOW TO APPLY:

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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes all of the following:

   1) Your résumé

   2)  Any other documents specified in the Required Documents section of this job announcement.

All of your documents including your resume, curriculum vitae, or any other written format you choose to describe your job-related qualifications are to be submitted directly to the Civilian Personnel Office at the location for which you are applying.   Each civilian personnel office determines how long resumes are kept on file.  Location addresses are listed at the below link: 

 

http://www.afciviliancareers.com/careers/hiringopportunities/specialhiring/exphire/AFD-100315-009.pdf

You will need to click on Expedited Hiring Authority for Acquisition Positions and then scroll down to see base locations and addresses.

Please ensure that all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number and at least the last four digits of your social security number.  

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of this Public Notice

It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that information mailed (i.e., resume) is received, accurate and submitted by the closing date

 

Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any documentation submitted by an applicant.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

The following documents are required and must be provided by the closing date of the announcement.

 

1) Resume (must include beginning/ending month & year for each employment period)

2) Transcripts, if qualifying based on education (must contain the university logo)

3) Veterans’ Preference - a copy of your DD Form 214 which must include character of service or a Statement of Service/Proof of Service which must include service dates and character of service. In addition, if claiming 10 point preference you must submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces (or documentation of purple heart, if applicable) and a SF 15 (Application for 10-point veteran preference).

 

 

Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number and last four digits of your social security number.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

AFPC RSC

Agency Information:
Air Force Personnel Center
550 C Street West Ste 57
Randolph AFB, TX
78150

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

After you send your application to the appropriate Civilian Personnel Office, you will be contacted if further evaluation or interviews are required. 

 

The length of time your application will remain active will vary. The Civilian Personnel Flight will determine the length of time your application will remain active depending on local requirements/guidance.

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