Dental Hygienist
Location: Clarksville, Tennessee
Description: Department of Veterans Affairs is employing Dental Hygienist right now, this occupation will be designated in Tennessee. For complete informations about this occupation opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Vacancy Identification Number (VIN):
895756
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?
This vacancy is advertised at the single grade at which this position will be filled above the full performance level.
As a VA professional, your opportunities are endless. With many openings in the multiple functions of VA, you will have a wide range of opportunities at your fingertips. Not only is it the largest, most technologically advanced integrated health care system in the nation, but we also provide many other services to Veterans through the Benefits Administration and National Cemeteries.
NOTE: The Professional Standards Board (a peer-review group) will review the selected candidateÂ's education and experience and recommend the step at which the candidate will be placed
in that specific grade
. The salary is based on the grade and step approved ! for the selected candidate.
VA encourages persons wit! h disabilities to apply.
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:
Functional Statement
: Dental Hygienist
Tour of Duty:
Based on the needs of the service
The licensed dental hygienist may peform the following duteis when assigned or delegated to the dental hygienist by a Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) dentist. The duties may include but are not limited to:
Dental prophylaxis
Scaling and root planning
Subgingival currettage
Administration of local anesthesia (may only be performed under direct supervision)
Exposure of radiographs, including digital, of the mouth, gums, jaws, teeth or any portion thereof for dental diagnosis.
Provi! des patient education including demonstrations of oral hygiene procedures and oral health care regimens
Serving as chairside dental assistant
Application of topical anesthetic and anti-implammatory agents
Irrigating extraction site
Taking alginate impressions for any purpose other than permanent restorations
Relocation Expenses:
Relocation expenses
are not
authorized for this position.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS:
U.S. citizenship.
Successfully completed a formal Dental Hygiene Program accredited by the American Ental Association's Commission on Accreditation. Public Law 97-35 requires that the 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 b! y an organization recognized by the Department of education, and be cer! tified as radiographers in their field.
Applicants must be currently licensed to practice as a dental hygienist with a full, current, and unrestricted license in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth, or the District of Columbia.
GRADE DETERMINATIONS:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE FOR
GS-9 Level:
At least 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level:
Knowledge of state of the art preventive dentistry measures for patient instruction and training
Knowledge of anatomy and physiology in order to interpret the examination request accurately; to understand the functioning and interrelationship of the various organs appearing on the film and the various stages of the examination to judge the acceptability of the radiograph for diagnostic use; and to correctly mount them for viewing;
Skill in providing individual and group oral health care instru! ctions to inpatients, outpatients, Nursing Home Care Unit patients, ect.; and
Knowledge of Joint Commission on Accrditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and related regulations and guidelines pertaining to dental matters.
In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) and demonstrate the potential to acquire the assignment specific KSAs designated by an asterick (*):
Skill in performing specialized prophylactic and preventive dental hygiene procedures:
Ability to independently perform expanded dental functions under the technical guidance of a professional dentist;
- Skill in providing individual and group oral health care instructions to patients and other staff regarding the practice of effective oral hygiene techniques; and
- Skill in presenting oral hygiene lectures and demonstrations, and d! eveloping training materials.
References :
VA Handbook 5005 at
http://www.va.gov/ohrm/joblistings/VAQualStds.doc
Physical Requirements:
There is walking, extended periods of standing, repeated bending, carrying light objects such as instruments or other small parts. The work requires working under stressful conditions in a fast-paced setting to facilitate patient care.
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 (particularly positions with a positive education requirement.) Therefore, applicants must report only 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 and required supporting documentation. 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 in! formation on Veterans' Preference, please visit
http://www.fed! shirevets.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
.
This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.
OTHER INFORMATION:
This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
Receiving Service Credit for Earning Annual (Vacation) Leave:
Federal Employees earn annual leave at a rate (4, 6 or 8 hours per pay period) which is based on the number of years they have served as a Federal employee. VA may offer newly-appointed Federal employees credit for their job-related non-federal experience or active duty uniformed military service. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave.
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If you were eligible to this occupation, please give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Department of Veterans Affairs.
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This occupation will be opened on: Tue, 21 May 2013 18:20:54 GMT