Supervisory Dental Assistant (EF)

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• Schedule work assignments orientation. training and development. setting performance standards and evaluating EPMS. time keeping leave granting and minor disciplinary actions.
• Manages daily operations of the clinic. Assures that the clinic is adequately staffed and that patients are being seen in an efficient and professional manner in accordance with Service Unit Dental policies.
• Provide training for new employees and on-going training for subordinates. Advise the dentists to utilize sources for continuing education. Arranges supplemental training as needed.
• Restores teeth after preparation has been accomplished. This includes selection contouring and placement of matrices; placement of bases and liners and packing; carving and polishing routine and more complex alloy/composite restorations which include pin retention and cusp build-ups.
• Takes intra-oral radiographs as directed by the dentist; accurately exposes digital intra- and extra-oral radiographs and correctly stores all radiographic images.

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

This is a designated position covered by Public Law 101-630 requiring contact or control over Indian children. Due to this requirement the agency must ensure that persons hired for these positions have not been found guilty of or pleaded nolo contendere or guilty to certain crimes.

IHS Selectees whose duties and responsibilities require them to work permanently temporarily or occasionally in an IHS healthcare facility must comply with the IHS Employee Immunization Policy related to vaccine-preventable diseases consistent with recommendations for healthcare workers. Vaccine exemption requests may be available as outlined in the IHS Employee Immunization Policy and facility guidance.

A one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period may be required upon selection/placement.

Confidential Financial Disclosure Form required.

The selected individual is required to obtain and maintain medical staff clinical privileges including any licensure requirements. If privileges are not obtained or maintained during employment the employee will be subject to adverse actions up to and including removal from Federal service.

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Background Investigation Requirement:

This position requires the successful completion of a federal background investigation as a condition of employment.

A background investigation is a standard process used by the Federal Government to verify an individuals identity employment history education and other relevant information to determine suitability for Federal service.

Upon receipt of instructions applicants must complete all required background investigation forms within five (5) calendar days of issuance. Timely completion is critical to avoid delays in processing or a determination of unsuitability.

Applicants are strongly encouraged to prioritize this requirement and to maintain regular communication with their assigned Personnel Security Specialist throughout the process.

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.

BASIC REQUIREMENT(S):
NOTE: 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.

In addition to the Basic Requirements you must also meet the Minimum Qualifications stated below.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Your resume must demonstrate at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following type of work and/or tasks:

GS-08: One (1) year of specialized experience with the particular knowledge skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of this position. This experience is related to the work of the position and equivalent to at least the GS-07 level in the Federal service. Examples include: Assist with and/or Plan organize direct and review administrative duties to oversee the Dental Assistants for a health care facility. Ability to communicate with people who are irate and resolve their situations. Provides dental assistance to general or specialized dentistry in dental assistant expanded functions work that include: simple and complex restorative dentistry oral ultrasonic scaling/prophylaxis and assisting in the pediatric dental clinic.

Supervisory Abilities: This is a supervisory position and candidates in addition to the professional qualifications listed must have demonstrated in their work experience or training that they possess or have potential to develop the qualities of successful supervision as required for this position.

Supervisory and Managerial Abilities: Candidates should possess proficiency or the potential to develop proficiency in these competencies prior to entry into a supervisory position:
Accountability: Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality timely and cost-effective results. Determines objectives sets priorities and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.
Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
Decisiveness: Makes well-informed effective and timely decisions even when data are limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions.
Flexibility: Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information changing conditions or unexpected obstacles.
Integrity/Honesty: Behaves in an honest fair and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics.
Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy sensitivity and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
Oral Communication: Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
Resilience: Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks.
Written Communication: Writes in a clear concise organized and convincing manner for the intended audience.
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Time In Grade
Federal employees in the competitive service are also subject to the Time-In-Grade Requirements: Merit Promotion (status) candidates must have completed one year of service at the next lower grade level. Time-In-Grade provisions do not apply under the Excepted Service Examining Plan (ESEP).

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.