What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Indian Health Service?
Locations : Fort Hall, ID | Salem, OR | Warm Springs, OR | Nespelem, WA | Omak, WA | Toppenish, WAType : FederalSalary Range : Per YearOpen Period : 1 / 17 / 2025 to 12 / 31 / 2025Summary : To qualify for this position, your resume must state sufficient experience and / or education, to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are applying. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer and part time experience. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. For a brief video on creating a federal resume, click here. Individual Occupational Requirements (for positions at GS-3 and above) CERTIFICATION TO ADMINISTER RADIOLOGIC PROCEDURES Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Essentially, persons 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. The following meet these (basic) requirements : Persons employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel prior to the effective date of the regulation (January 13, 1986) who show evidence of current or fully satisfactory performance or certification of such from a licensed practitioner such as a Doctor of Medicine, osteopathy, dentistry, podiatry, or chiropractic who prescribes radiologic procedures to others. Persons first employed by the Federal Government as radiologic personnel after the effective date of the regulation who (a) received training from institutions in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not accredit training in that particular field at the time of graduation, or (b) practiced in a State or foreign jurisdiction that did not license that particular field or did not allow special eligibility to take a licensure examination for those who did not graduate from an accredited educational program, provided such persons show evidence of training, experience, and competence, as determined by OPM or the employing agency. Individual Occupational Requirements Specialized Experience for GS-4 and above : Experience in dental assistance to general or specialized dentistry, dental assistant (expanded function) work, or any combination of these appropriate to the position being filled. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR GS-02 GRADE : Your resume must demonstrate possession at least three (3) months of general experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR GS-03 GRADE : Your resume must demonstrate possession at least six (6) months of general experience that demonstrates your ability to perform the duties of this position. Examples of general experience include medical office support work or dental office receptionist. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR GS-04 GRADE : Your resume must demonstrate (1) one year of experience : At least 6 (six) months of general experience that demonstrates the ability to perform or a familiarity with patient scheduling; and dental terminology to ensure accurate recording of dental treatment. And 6 (six) months of specialized experience in dental assistance in either general dentistry or specialized dentistry, dental assistant (expanded function) work, or any combination of these appropriate to the position being filled. General Experience : (l) Any type of work that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work of the position, or (2) experience that provided a familiarity with the subject matter or processes of the broad subject area of the occupation. Specialized Experience : Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the established cut-off date or the closing date of the announcement.Work Type : ,Announcement # : IHS-25-WR-12666873-DE Learn More
