Lead Dental Assistant

• Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. Eastern Oklahoma - Eastern Oklahoma VA Health Care System Total Rewards - Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Key Duties and Responsibilities: Performs mouth mirror inspections and gathers diagnostic information Charts existing restorations, conditions, and selects shades for prostheses Places/removes rubber dams, matrix bands, and retraction cords Places/removes temporary restorations and crowns/bridges; cleans tooth preparations Fabricates, adjusts, and cements temporary crowns Removes permanent cement from supragingival surfaces Assists with vitality testing, applies topical anesthetic, and manages surgical dressings/sutures Monitors nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia and patient vital signs during/invasive and recovery periods Performs coronal polishing of teeth and removes/polishes hard accretions from removable prostheses Sets up/cleans operatory and dental units for efficient turnover Demonstrates advanced knowledge of dental instruments, materials, and procedures for restorative, surgical, endodontic, and periodontal care Assists in general and specialized dental procedures (oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, implants) using four-handed techniques Passes instruments safely and efficiently; keeps field clear and retracts tissues effectively Prepares dental medicaments, impression materials, and follows infection control protocols for all procedures Maintains both routine and specialty dental equipment per manufacturer's instructions and dental service standards Takes impressions for diagnostic casts and prosthetic fabrication Provides patient-specific preventative education and oral hygiene instruction; relays patient concerns to the dentist Demonstrates advanced imaging proficiency (cone beam, cephalometric, panoramic, TMJ): identifies dental anatomy, exposes images, captures diagnostic images using safety techniques, modifies settings as needed, and minimizes retakes Completes imaging within required timeframes; ensures infection control in operatory preparation, imaging, and sterilization of oral appliances/instruments according to SOPs Collaborates with SPS to ensure instrument availability and prevent clinical delays Assists in filling schedule gaps due to cancellations/no-shows Initiates computerized progress notes; assists dentist in charting findings/treatment plans Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA and computer security regulations Adapts care based on patient age and ability; provides clear instructions; participates in patient identification/time outs Monitors patient condition throughout treatment for signs of distress Completes required annual and ongoing employee education and maintains DANB certification Pours impressions, prepares study models, makes final denture trays, bite rims, and fabricates athletic mouth guards/bleaching trays Performs other dental laboratory and administrative tasks as needed Work Schedule: Full-time, Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 5:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Available Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child. Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66. Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Functional Statement #: 623-51289-A

Education

Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

Requirements

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. All applicants tentatively selected for VA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment.

Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.

Must be proficient in written and spoken English.

Subject to background/security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.

Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Complete all application requirements detailed in the "Required Documents" section of this announcement. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest.

In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: Long-form resume/Curriculum vitae (CV) Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Your resume/CV must include the following information for each job listed (a determination may not be able to be made if these items are missing): Job title and Duties Month & year, start/end dated (e.g.

June 2020 to April 2021) Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week) Series and Grade, if applicable The following documents are accepted, and may be required if applicable to your eligibility and/or qualifications for this position. Please ensure you have included all documents required for your application, such as a copy of your transcript (if using education to qualify), SF-50's (current/former Federal employees), etc.

Cover Letter DD-214/ Statement of Service Disability Letter (VA) Long-form resume/Curriculum vitae (CV) Certification of Radiologic Competence Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Professional Certification SF-15 SF-50/ Notification of Personnel Action Transcript