Dental Assistant

Grade Determinations: GS-0681-6: EXPERIENCE: At least 1 year of experience [equivalent to] the next lower grade level (GS-5) that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the [following] technical KSAs: Ability to identify normal oral anatomy. Advanced knowledge of instruments, materials, and standardized dental procedures used in all phases of restorative, surgical, endodontic and periodontal care and procedures. Ability to monitor and perform basic interpretation of vital signs. Ability to independently provide procedure-specific patient education and appropriate referral of patient concerns to treating dentist. Ability to capture standard and special dental images of good diagnostic quality in traditional or digital formats. Ability to perform maintenance on dental equipment used for routine and specialty dentistry. Ability to enter and retrieve data utilizing electronic dental records. 8. Ability to perform dental assistant-appropriate laboratory procedures. CONSIDERATION MAY BE GIVEN TO APPLICANTS WITH LESS THAT ONE YEAR’S EXPERIENCE OR WHO ARE RECENT GRADUATES OF A DENTAL ASSISTING PROGRAM IF ALL OTHER REQUIREMENTS ARE MET. Preferred Experience: Dental assistant training, education, and/or experience preferred.. Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06.
Dental Assistant will assist the Chief of Dental Service. The Dental Assistant assists the dentist in many aspects of direct patient care and performs other clinical and clerical functions independently of direct supervision. This position is located at William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, Madison, WI and is aligned under Dental Service. This position is at the full performance level.