Job Listing: Dental Assistant

Duty Locations

 1 vacancy - Prince Wm & Stafford Counties, VA

IMPORTANT:  Please DO NOT click on the 'APPLY ONLINE' button the bottom of this page until you have read the instructions below.  You must include responses to the Occupational Task Statement identified under PART TWO below under the 'Other Information Section' of your resume.  It is recommended that you print a copy of this announcement for easy reference prior to clicking on the 'APPLY ONLINE' button.

The incumbent will serves a Dental Assistant on a rotating basis providing a full scope of assistance to dentists in the following area specialties; Fixed and removable prosthodontics, Endodontics, Periodontics, Oral Surgery, General dentistry, Oral Diagnosis, Central Sterilization room and X-ray.  Assist the dentist in the treatment of patients requiring complex restorative and difficult oral surgery, oral pathology, prosthodontic, periodontal, endodontic, pedodontic or orthodontic treatments.  Observes dentists performing the operation and be able to recognize each state of the procedure in order to furnish materials and services in an accurate and timely manner. Experience with various X—ray developing methods to process all types of exposed radiographic film and sufficient skill to operate and adjust equipment. Assist in taking biopsies and tissue samples for dental procedures. Observes patients during treatments to detect signs of syncope, shock or other side reactions.

Major Duties

The incumbent will serves a Dental Assistant on a rotating basis providing a full scope of assistance to dentists in the following area specialties; Fixed and removable prosthodontics, Endodontics, Periodontics, Oral Surgery, General dentistry, Oral Diagnosis, Central Sterilization room and X-ray.  Assist the dentist in the treatment of patients requiring complex restorative and difficult oral surgery, oral pathology, prosthodontic, periodontal, endodontic, pedodontic or orthodontic treatments.  Observes dentists performing the operation and be able to recognize each state of the procedure in order to furnish materials and services in an accurate and timely manner. Experience with various X—ray developing methods to process all types of exposed radiographic film and sufficient skill to operate and adjust equipment. Assist in taking biopsies and tissue samples for dental procedures. Observes patients during treatments to detect signs of syncope, shock or other side reactions.

How to Apply

You may submit an online application for this position by selecting the 'Apply Online' button at the Bottom of this announcement or by connecting to https://chart.donhr.navy.mil

You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

HOW TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION: IMPORTANT: Please DO NOT click on the 'APPLY NOW' buttons at the top & bottom of this page until you have read the instructions below. You must include responses to the Occupational Task Statements identified under PART TWO below under the 'Other Information Section' of your resume. It is recommended that you print a copy of this announcement for easy reference prior to clicking on the 'APPLY NOW' button.

STEP ONE: PREPARE YOUR RESUME: Your resume consists of two parts as described below. Failure to include BOTH parts within your resume will result in an ineligible rating.  (Refer to the 'Step Two: Submit Your Resume' section below for instructions on submitting your resume for this announcement.)

PART ONE: In your resume, describe your experience &/or education as it pertains to the position for which you are applying. Refer to the qualifications section of this announcement. 

PART TWO: Address the Occupational Task Questionnaire within the Other Information section, located on the Other Work Related History page of your resume. (Refer to the 'Submit Your Resume' section below for instructions on where in your resume to include your responses to the task statements.)  For each task below, choose the response that best describes your experience &/or training.  Your experience &/or education must support the responses you choose.  Be sure to clearly identify the Statement Number & the Response Letter (i.e., 1-C, 2-B, 3-E, etc.)  ONLY ONE RESPONSE PER STATEMENT. IMPORTANT NOTE: Your resume must reflect your response to each of the 19 task statements identified in this announcement.  Please check your resume carefully to make sure that it addresses the correct task statements, especially if you are using a resume prepared for an earlier announcement.  If your resume reflects responses to MORE than 19 task statements, it will not be possible to determine if you are responding to the actual task statements identified for this announcement.  Therefore, your resume will be considered incomplete & will not be rated.

RESPONSE STATEMENTS:
A - I have not had experience or training in performing this task.
B - I have had study or training directly relating to this task, but have not performed it on the job.
C - I have performed this task on the job under normal supervision.
D - I have performed this task independently & without the review of a supervisor.
E - I have served as the technical expert authority on this task, providing guidance or supervision to others because of my background

OCCUPATIONAL TASK STATEMENTS:
1. Assist dentist in treatment of patients in oral surgery, oral pathology, prosthodontic, peridontic, endodontic, pedodontic or orthodontic treatments.
2. Receive & schedule patients for treatment in dental clinic &/or operating room.
3. Obtains & records information related to medical history of patient, routes patients for medical tests & services when required.
4. Obtains & stores dental & special supplies.
5. Prepares sterile trays & packs for a wide variety of dental procedures.
6. Cleans & sterilizes materials & equipment & maintains dental equipment in a clean, operative condition.
7. Operates dental X-ray equipment to include taking routine & specialized radiographs such as panoramic & cephalometric & develops/finishes film.
8. Makes impressions for preliminary casts & to duplicate existing prostheses; makes master casts for fixed dental restorations; pours & trims casts for removable partial & full dentures; removes sutures & dressings; debrides surgical site & replaces dressings when directed.
9. Constructs custom impressions, X-rays, base plates & wax rims.
10. Prepares patients for & assists dentist in the operating room, sets up instruments, equipment & materials per sterile requirements.
11. Obtains & records patient vital signs.
12. Assist dentist while patient is under intravenous sedation; assist in the placement of sutures; apply desensitizing agents; retract & stabilize tissue; illuminate the area of operation & keep it free of debris.
13. Takes bacterial cultures, cytologic smears, stains & performs vitality testing of pulp.
14. Checks for loose &/or broken appliances, sizes, fits bands & makes tracing of cephalometric head plates.
15. Assist in the fabrication & insertion of appliances i.e. space maintainers, habit appliances, etc.
16. Relays instruction to patients from dentist for post-treatment care including care & use of headgear,  retainers, preventive maintenance measure's, oral hygiene instructions & use of prescribed medications.
17. Records treatment & examination on patient records, prepares consent forms for special procedures & prepares laboratory prescription forms for signature of the dentist.
18. Prepares & maintains various dental records & annual dental reports.
19.  Do you meet Public Law 97-35 requirements as described in the qualifications section of this announcement? (Persons who administer radiologic procedures must 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.)
A. YES
B. NO

STEP TWO: SUBMIT YOUR RESUME.  Submit your resume online by simply clicking on the 'Apply Online' button at the bottom of this page. Be sure to include your responses to the Occupational Task Statements in the 'Other Information' section of the 'Other Work History' page of your online resume before you submit it for this announcement. 

For hardcopy resume application instruction, click here,  If submitting a hardcopy resume, your responses to the task statements must be provided in the 'Other Information' section of your resume. Failure to provide responses to the task statements will result in an ineligible rating.

Your resume must support all experience &/or training. Your on-line resume including responses to the task statements must be submitted by midnight Eastern Time on the closing date. Mailed application materials must be received in our office by the closing date.

The application submitted for this announcement cannot be used for any other announcement. Listing multiple announcement numbers on one application could result in loss of consideration for this or other vacancies.

Application mailed using government postage or through an internal federal government mail system will not be considered.

Contact Information:
Resume Intake & Employment Information Center

Phone: 1-800-378-4559

TDD: (619) 615-5649


Or write:
If you are unable to apply online
using the How to Apply steps,
please follow the hardcopy instructions
at https://chart.donhr.navy.mil/info/Job%20Kit.pdf, ***** *****

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What To Expect Next:
You will receive a Notice of Results once your application has been processed.