Lead Dental Assistant (Oral Surgery)
Location: Minneapolis Minnesota
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is currently interviewing Lead Dental Assistant (Oral Surgery) right now, this job will be placed in Minnesota. Further informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. This is a full-time position i Specialty Care Service Line, Dental Clinic.
To fulfill President Lincoln's promise - "To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan" - by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans. How would you like to become a part of a team providing compassionate care to Veterans?
VA professionals feel good about their careers and their ability to balance work and home life. VA offers generous paid time off and a variety of predictable and flexible scheduling opportunities. For more information on the Department of Veterans Affairs, go to http://www.vacareers.va.gov/ .
KEY REQUIREMENTS
U. S. Citizenship
Must pass pre-employment examination
English Language Proficiency required
Designated and-or Random Drug Testing required
Background and-or Security Investigation required
DUTIES:
The location of this full-time position is Minneapolis VA Health Care System, One Veterans Drive, Minneapolis, MN.
The duties of this position include, but are not limited to, the following:
The Lead Dental Assistant works with the supervisor or Dental Service Chief to monitor and make work assignments, provide input on performance, resolve daily workplace issues, and maintain efficient flow of patient care. May approve brief periods of leave, provide training to staff dental assistants, students and/or trainees; may recommend special advancements and promotions, disciplinary actions, etc. Individuals may perform ancillary assignments, including program management duties on an occasional basis.
Facilitates team or unit processes by working collaboratively with team members or employees to ensure that tasks are completed, that good working relationships among team members and with management are maintained, and that team priorities and goals, needs, and achievements are coordinated with management.
Serves in staff dental assistant positions independently performing more complex work in assigned specialties in lead dental assistant positions . Must maintain current Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) certification.
Assists the dentist in many aspects of direct patient care and performs other clinical and clerical functions independent of direct supervision. The dental assistant receives and prepares patients for dental treatment and assists the dentist at chairside, bedside or in the operating room.
The following lead duties will comprise at least 25% of the lead assistants time:
- Leads a team of employees performing at the GS-7 level or below. Provides guidance and technical direction necessary for accomplishing the work of the team
- Serves as a work leader, assuring the work assignments of employees in the unit are carried out. Coordinates daily dental assistant work assignments at the start of the shift and throughout the day as the need arises
- Monitors the status and progress of work and makes adjustment in accordance with established priorities. Serves as Systems Redesign Coordinator. Obtains assistance from the supervisor as needed for major issues or problems which arise
- Checks work in progress to see that the supervisor's instructions have been met
- Instructs employees in specific tasks and job techniques. Trains employees (dentist, dental residents, and dental assistants) in computerized dental patient record systems including generating patient consults, storing and viewing digital images, entry of diagnostic data and preparation of treatment planning
- Trains team members, students and volunteers in the accomplishment of tasks or projects. Maintains current knowledge and answers questions from team members on procedures, policies, and directives
- Organizes and maintains Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS)
- Provides input in developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) for the dental staff for Reusable Medical Equipment. Trains dental staff in SOPs and reports non compliance to supervisor
- Participates in the management of dental supplies to assure adequate stock levels and appropriate storage.
- Serves as a liaison between the scheduler and the dentist to maintain efficient and productive use of the dentists' patient care time and minimize missed opportunities
- Makes written instructions, reference materials, and relevant background material available. Obtains needed information on decisions from the supervisor on major issues and problems that arise
- Reports to the supervisor on individual performance, progress, and training needs of employees, and on performance problems
- Makes recommendations to supervisor as requested concerning promotions, reassignments, recognitions of performance and personnel needs
- Maintains the dental station and treatment area in a clean and operational condition. Assures that the dental treatment area is set up and shut down each work day to maintain security of the clinic area and dental equipment. Delegates these duties as necessary
- Monitors function of dental equipment and requests repair or replacement. Prepares electronic work orders and monitors completion
Performs other Dental Assistant duties; e.g. chairside assisting, dental imaging, infection control and equipment sterilization, information management, patient safety, employee education, dental laboratory functions, direct patient care. -
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS OF THE POSITIONS:
U.S. Citizenship ; AND
Experience and Education
Experience: Six months experience that demonstrates the applicantÂ's ability to perform the work, or provides familiarity with the work; OR
Education: Successful completion of a 1-year dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental AssociationÂ's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA); OR
Experience/Education Combination: Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying; AND
Certification : Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Essentially, they must 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 be certified as radiographers in their field. AND c ertification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). AND
Physical Requirements: Must meet the requirements of VA Directive and Handbook 5019. AND
English Language Proficiency: Dental assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English. AND
In addition to meeting the basic requirements above , the following criteria is used for making grade determinations: GS-7 Lead Dental Assistant
1 . Experience. At least 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs:
2 . Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
a . Advanced knowledge of dental assisting across multiple areas of practice, and demonstrated ability to provide guidance to staff dental assistants.
b . Skill in coordinating clinical work flow and assignments.
c . Ability to assist in dental program development, outcome management, and strategic planning.
d . Skill in acting as liaison between staff dental assistants and the supervisor.
e . Ability to provide professional oversight and consultation for staff dental assistants.
3 . Assignment. The Lead Dental Assistant works with the supervisor or Chief Dental Service to monitor and make work assignments, provide input on performance, resolve daily workplace issues, and maintain efficient flow of patient care; may approve brief periods of leave, provide training to staff dental assistants, students and/or trainees; may recommend special advancements and promotions, disciplinary actions, etc. Assignments at this level include but are not limited to: provides instruction to other assistants in achieving diagnostic quality radiographs, provides instruction in maintenance of all dental service equipment, provides primary support to the chief for the daily delivery of department programs, reporting, staffing and scheduling, coordinates the patientsÂ' care plans to reduce redundancies and delay in patient treatment.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE MAY NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE.
References : VA Handbook 5005/46, Part II, Appendix G36, Dental Assistant Qualifications Standard, available in the local Human Resources Office.
The Dental Professional Standards boards reviews qualfications and recommends grade and step.
If you are selected for this position, you will be asked to provide narrative responses to the Knowledge, Skills, and Ability statements shown above. Your responses will be included in your boarding package.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Additional positions may be filled in vacancies occur.
This position is in the bargaining unit.
Position is not FLSA exempt.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS : Eligible applicants must be physically and mentally able to perform efficiently the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, without hazard to themselves or others. Depending on the essential duties of a specific position, usable vision, color vision, hearing, or speech may be required. However, in most cases, a specific physical condition or impairment will not automatically disqualify an applicant for appointment. The loss or impairment of a specific function may be compensated for by the satisfactory use of a prosthesis or mechanical aid.
Additional positions may be filled from this announcement.
APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Applicants must, therefore, only report attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following website: http://www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred/index.html . All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly. *** If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. ***
Veterans' Preference:
When applying for Federal Jobs, eligible Veterans should claim preference on their application or résumé. Applicants claiming preference based on service-connected disability, or based on being the spouse or mother of a disabled or deceased Veteran, must complete an SF 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference. Veterans who are still in the service may be granted tentative preference on the basis of information contained in their applications, but they must produce a DD Form 214 or other proof prior to appointment to document entitlement to preference. For more information on Veterans' Preference, please visit http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/veterans.aspx .
HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:
Your application, résumé and/or supporting documentation will be verified. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect consideration for employment. You may also be evaluated based upon the question responses you provide during a structured interview. In responding to structured interview questions you should be sure to cite specific examples of experience, explain exactly what you did, and the outcome.
BENEFITS:
Working for the Department of Veterans Affairs offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, thrift savings plan, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. In addition to traditional "dollars and cents" benefits, we offer a range of benefits to help balance work and life. For more information please visit us at http://www.va.gov/JOBS/Job_Benefits/benefits.asp .
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
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If you were eligible to this job, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This job starts available on: Tue, 28 Aug 2012 23:02:16 GMT