Job Listing: Dental Assistant

Duty Locations

 1 vacancy - New Port Richey, FL
The incumbent will serve as a staff dental assistant for more routine patient care and perform some complex patient procedures under general supervision of more experienced dental assistants or dental supervisor.  The incumbent will also assist the dentist in many aspects of direct patient care and perform other clinical and clerical functions independently of direct supervision.

Major Duties

The incumbent will set up operatory for planned dental procedure after conferring with the dentist and clean dental unit for timely turnover.  Pass instruments safely, accurately, and efficiently.  Keep operative field clear of debris and retract oral tissues effectively.  Prepare dental medicaments and impression materials per manufacturer’s instructions.  Accomplish all intra-operative procedures within standard infection control protocols.  Assist in routine general and specialized dental procedures, such as oral surgery, endodontics, and periodontics.  Incumbent will pour impressions and prepare study models when required.  Make final denture impression trays and prepare bite rims.  The incumbent will also assist patients in scheduling appointments.

How to Apply

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

All applicants must submit a completed application package that includes an Application for Associated Health Occupations (VAF 10-2850c), OF-612 or resume, Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306), DD 214 (if applicable), a copy of your most recent performance appraisal, and a copy of your most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) with grade, step, and salary information.  If using a resume, it must include the following information (in addition to specific information requested elsewhere in this vacancy announcement): announcement number, work experience including job title, beginning and ending dates of employment, salary, hours per week worked, supervisor's name and phone number.

Mail complete application packet to:

James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital

Attn:  Human Resources Management Service (05)

13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.

Tampa, FL  33612

Failure to submit all required documents and information requested by the closing date of this announcement may result in your not receiving full consideration.  Applicant's qualifications will be evaluated solely on the information submitted in their applications.  Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Status applicants with career or career-conditional status or reinstatement eligibility must submit a copy of their most recent Notification of Personnel Action (SF 50) showing tenure group and promotion potential (if any).  To ensure full consideration, status applicants should submit a copy of current performance appraisal report.  Non-status applicants claiming veteran preference or eligibility for Veterans Readjustment Appointment MUST submit a copy of DD 214 showing character of discharge and, if disabled, an SF 15 and a copy of service connected disability award letter dated within the last 12 months.

Submit a narrative statement responding to the knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) identified in the announcement. This information will be used to determine your eligibility and/or rating and is required.


Contact Information:
HRMS (05)

Phone: 813-972-7584

Email: isabel.drake@va.gov


Or write:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
13000 Bruce B. Downs Blvd.
Tampa, FL 33612

US


What To Expect Next:
Applicants will be notified of the outcome of this announcement only if selected.