Job Listing: Dental Assistant, GS-0681-03/04 (BE5206-BE5209)

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The Indian Health Service (IHS), an agency within the Department of
Health and Human Services, is responsible for providing federal
health services to American Indians and Alaska Natives. The IHS
provides a comprehensive health services delivery system for
American Indians and Alaska Natives with opportunity for maximum
tribal involvement in developing and managing programs to meet their
health needs.

ORGANIZATIONAL LOCATION:
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Indian Health Service
(IHS), Aberdeen Area, Quentin N. Burdick Memorial Health Care
Facility, Dental Section, Belcourt, North Dakota.

POSITION DETAILS:

Merit Promotion Position: Yes
Travel Required: Yes, occasional.
Supervisory/Managerial Position: No
Relocation Expenses Paid: Travel MAY be paid provided all
legal and regulatory requirements and travel regulations are met.
Is position covered by PL 101-630? Yes, (See item # 7 in the
How to Apply Tab)
Is drug testing required? No
Is government housing available? No


In order to be considered for this position, you
must follow the instructions listed on the "How to Apply" tab. This
vacancy requires that you submit responses to a questionnaire. If
you do not submit this information by the closing date of the
announcement, you will not be considered. Please check "How to
Apply" before clicking "Apply Online" below.

The Indian Health Service is required by law to give
absolute preference to qualified Indian applicants and employees who
are qualified and suitable for Federal employment. The Indian
Health Service (IHS) by law is committed to affording employment
preference to American Indian and Alaska Native candidates who meet
the Secretary of the Interior's definition of Indian for appointment
to vacancies within the IHS in accordance with established IHS
policy as outlined in the Indian Health Manual Part 7, Chapter 3.
In other than the above, the Indian Health Service is an Equal
Opportunity Employer.

Major Duties

Performs chairside assistance duties in all phases of restorative,
prosthodontic, surgical, endodontic and periodontal treatment as
provided in general dentistry. Receives and routes patients, and
schedules appointments. Records information related to medical
history of patient; charts examination and treatment information as
relayed by dentist. Maintains dental equipment in a clean and
operative condition; properly stores and maintains adequate levels of
supplies. Sterilizes instrument, materials, and equipment; prepares
surgical trays. Properly lays out all instruments and material
needed for each treatment; prepares patient and operatory. Assists
dentist at chairside as anticipated or required in all phases of
general dentistry, utilizing techniques for four-handed sit-down
dentistry.

How to Apply

You must begin the application process online at USAJOBS. Submitting
your USAJOBS resume and responses to the vacancy questions online is
mandatory to be considered for this vacancy announcement.
First, read this entire vacancy announcement. While reading the
announcement carefully, take note of any qualifications, rating
factors, job-related questions or specific duties that are listed.
Next, login to MYUSAJOBS and
edit your existing resume or create a new resume to highlight the
skills and experiences you have that relate to THIS SPECIFIC
VACANCY.
Once you've crafted a vacancy-specific resume, return to the
announcement and select "Apply Online." Select your vacancy-specific
resume and submit it for consideration by clicking "Apply to this
position now!" This will then take you to the IHS HHS Careers system
to answer the core questions and job specific questions.
Once you have completed the online questionnaire, you may return to
USAJOBS. However, your application may not be complete. Make sure
you submit any supporting documentation (see below) before midnight
Eastern Time on the closing date.
PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of
this position within the Commissioned Corps must apply online to
this announcement.
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Application Instructions For PHS Commissioned Corps Candidates
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
This agency provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with
disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of
the application and hiring process, please contact Alice LaFontaine
at (605) 226-7213. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation
will be made on a case-by-case basis.


Required Documents:
You must provide the required information during the on-line
application process and fax all supporting documents to the fax
number listed (please state the vacancy announcement number on your
supporting documents); if any of the following are missing when the
announcement closes we will deem your application incomplete:
1. Resume complete in USAJOBS
2. Responses to Core Questions
3. Responses to Vacancy specific questions
4. Applicable Supporting Documentation
SUPPORTING DOCUMENTATION:
Supporting documentation requested to complete the application
process
1. Resume - to be entered during on-line application process.
2. If claiming Indian Preference, you must submit the BIA Form
4432 "Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in BIA and
IHS".
3. If claiming Veteran's Preference, include a copy of DD-214 Form,
and SF-15 if claiming 10 point Veteran's Preference.
4. Copy of latest Personnel Action (SF-50), if a current or former
Federal employee, and/or if requesting Reinstatement Eligibility.
5. Transcripts must be provided if substituting education for
experience and/or if the position has a positive education
requirement.
6. OF-306 Declaration for Federal Employment
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7. PL 101-630 Indian Child Protection Addendum form: this is
designated as a Childcare position.
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/ChildcareAddendumOMBApprovedForm09.doc" target=newwin>PL101-Child
Care Positions form DELETE #7 IF NOT CHILD CARE POSITION


Contact Information:
Donna Belgarde

Phone: 701-477-8434

Fax: 701-477-8410

TDD: 301-443-6394

Email: donna.belgarde@ihs.gov


Or write:
Department of Health and Human Services - IHS
Personnel Department
P.O. Box 160
Belcourt, ND 58316

Fax: 701-477-8410


What To Expect Next:
Once the job announcement closes, we will evaluate applications to
determine qualifications and ranking. The most highly qualified
candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further
consideration. You will be notified of the outcome by e-mail.

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