Dental Assistant

Fort Hall, Idaho
SALARY RANGE: $24,773 to $39,442 per year
Oct 25, 2019
Nov 22, 2019
IHS-20-WR-10637215-ESEP/MP
Dental Assistant
Permanent
Full Time

JOB TITLE: Dental Assistant

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: IHS-20-WR-10637215-ESEP/MP

OPEN PERIOD: October 22, 2019 through November 22, 2019

SERIES & GRADE: GS 2 - 4

WHO MAY APPLY: All U.S. Citizens

RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Acts as receptionist and schedules patients for treatment.
  • Responsible for accurate recording of examination information and treatment performed.
  • Keeps all instruments sharpened and properly sterilized.
  • Responsible for routine chair-side assisting.
  • Exposes, processes and mounts intra and extra-oral radiographs.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

  • Selectee may be subject to a probationary/trial period
  • ESEP appointees typically serve a two year trial period
  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Must pass pre-employment examination.
  • Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

RADIOLOGICAL CERTIFICATION:

  • Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Essentially, they must (l) 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 (2) be certified as radiographers in their field.