Dental Assistant

VETERANS HEALTH ADMINISTRATION
US - North Dakota - Fargo
June 30, 2024

Summary

The Fargo VA Health Care System is recruiting for a full-time Dental Assistant for the Surgical Care Service Line.

This job is open to

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of this agency.
The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Applicants will be referred in the following order: FIRST - Fargo VAHCS (including satellites) and Veterans Health Administration current, permanent employees. SECOND - Department of Veterans Affairs current, permanent employees. THIRD - Other Federal employees, and the public (Veterans Preference applies).

VideosDuties

The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers. This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community. This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Duties include, but are not limited to:Patient Care

Sets up operatory and/or surgery suite for planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit for timely turnover. Receives and prepares patient for treatment including seating, positioning chair and placing napkin. Performs disinfection and sterilizing procedures. Prepares procedural trays/armamentaria setups. Performs basic chairside assisting with direct instruction from treating dentist. Keeps operative field clear of debris and retracts oral tissues effectively and comfortably. Accomplishes all intra-operative procedures within standard infection control protocols. Assists in routine general dental procedures. Maintains a field of operation during dental procedures using retraction, suction, irrigation, drying, placing and removing cotton rolls. Provides patient-preventative education and oral hygiene instruction. Maintains dental equipment per manufacturer instructions and dental service standards. Relays patient concerns to treating dentist. Performs other duties as required.

Dental Imaging

Exposes and processes basic dental radiographs with direct supervision. Mounts and labels dental radiographs or saves digital imaging to electronic medical records under direct supervision. Utilizes dental-imaging safety techniques. Complies with standard recommendation for equipment maintenance. Demonstrates proper infection-control procedures in exposing images.

Infection Control and Equipment Sterilization

Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in setting up and cleaning up Operatories. Properly prepares instruments for transfer to SPS for sterilization. Follows all Standard Operating Procedures for Reusable Medical Equipment.

Clerical Functions

Directs patient to appropriate staff for scheduling visits.

Information Management

Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA with written and verbal information. Follows computer security regulations.

Patient Safety

Modifies care as necessitated by patient's age and abilities (patient transfer and position). Provides accurate and understandable instructions to patients. Participates in patient identification and time out per The Joint Commission requirements.

Employee Education

Complies with Employee Education requirements. Completes mandatory annual training sessions.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Telework: Not available

Virtual: This is not a virtual position.

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized

Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized

Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements Conditions of Employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must be proficient in written and spoken English.
You may be required to serve a probationary period.
Subject to background/security investigation.
Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details.

QualificationsBasic Requirements:

United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Experience and Education
- (1) Experience. Six months experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work, or provides familiarity with the work. OR,
- (2) Education. Successful completion of a 1-year dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
- (3) Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying.
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 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 be certified as radiographers in their field.
- Provisions for Certification of Radiologic Competence:
  - (a) Successful completion of the Dental Radiation Health and Safety Examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc.; OR,
  - (b) Successful completion of the Principles and Practice of Dental Radiology and Radiographic Safety courses and examinations developed by the Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Dentistry. OR,
  - (c) Successful completion of a radiation health and safety program or examination approved by a state board of dentistry or the Department of Defense (DoD).
- Non-certified applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for cert.

Read the full job description and apply online on the recuiter's web-site

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