Employee at this level works with the DA Supervisor, Associate Chief or Chief Dental Service to monitor and make work assignments, provide input on performance, resolve daily workplace issues, and maintain efficient flow of patient care; may verbally approve brief periods of leave, provide training to staff dental assistants, students and/or trainees; may recommend special advancements and promotions, disciplinary actions, etc.

Duties

*Provides instruction to other dental assistants in achieving diagnostic quality radiographs, *Provides instruction on new dental procedures and on the operation of new equipment through formal or informal training sessions. *Provides instruction in the maintenance and use of dental service equipment through formal or informal training sessions. *Provides primary support to the chief or associate chief for the daily delivery of department programs, reporting, staffing and scheduling, coordinates the patients' care plans to reduce redundancies and delay in patient treatment. *Serves as the Timekeeper backup for the Service. *The lead dental assistant informs the supervisor of problems or unusual situations with recommendations for appropriate action. *The lead dental assistant's work is reviewed on an overall basis by the supervisor for conformity to Dental Service policy and requirements. *Advanced knowledge of expanded function dental assisting (GS 681/06) across multiple areas of practice, and demonstrated ability to provide guidance to staff dental assistants. *Ability to provide professional oversight and consultation for staff assistants. *Skill in acting as liaison between staff dental assistants and the supervisor, *Ability to assist in dental program development, outcome management, and strategic planning, *Skill in coordinating clinical work flow and assignments, *Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in setting up and cleaning up operatories. *Disinfects oral appliances to prevent cross contamination. *Properly prepares instruments for transfer to SPD for sterilization. *Follows all Standard Operating Procedures for Reusable Medical Equipment. *Works closely with SPD to ensure availability of instruments so that clinical care is not delayed. *Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in exposing images. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 3:30 pm Compressed/Flexible: Not Authorized Telework: Not Authorized Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized PCS Appraised Value Offer (AVO): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not required

Requirements

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS a. Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates in accordance with chapter 3, section A, paragraph 3g, this part.) b. 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. c. 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. (1) [ ] 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.; Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). The American Dental Association (ADA) recognizes DANB as the national certification for Dental Assistants. DANB certification is not required, but highly desirable for the appointment of Dental Assistants up to and including the full performance level, and is required for all positions above the full performance level. d. Physical Requirements. See VA Directive and Handbook 5019.Moderate lifting 15-44 pounds; moderate carrying 15-44 pounds, reaching above shoulder; use of fingers, both hands required, walking up to 4 hours per day; standing up to 6 hours per day, repeated bending up to 2 hours, ability for rapid mental and muscular coordination simultaneously; near vision correctable at 13" to 16" to Jaeger 1 to 4; far vision correctable in one eye to 20/20 and 20/40 in the other; ability to distinguish basic colors; ability to distinguish shades of colors; hearing (aids permitted). e. English Language Proficiency. Dental assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2, section D, paragraph 5a, this part. Certification in Basic Life Support methods is highly desirable. Experience GS-7 At least 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level (GS-06)that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSA's: a. Advanced knowledge of dental assisting across multiple areas of practice and demonstrated ability to provide guidance to staff dental assistants. b. Skill in coordinating clinical workflow and assignments. c. Ability to assist in dental program development, outcome management, and strategic planning. d. Skill in acting as liaison between staff dental assistants and the supervisor. e. Ability to provide professional oversight and consultation for staff dental assistants. This position is above the Full Performance Level Reference: VA HANDBOOK 5005/46 , APPENDIX G36 APRIL 19, 2011

Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: http://www.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html.

Contacts

• Address Malcom Randall Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center 1601 Southwest Archer Road Gainesville, FL 32608 US
• Name: Jami Arnt
• Phone: (717) 272-6621 X5636
• Email: [email protected]