Summary This position performs a higher level, scope, complexity and variety of dental assisting duties representing the clinical assignment and applies advance clinical skills. The Clinical Expanded Function Dental Assistant performs a full range of duties for routine patient care with indirect supervision from the lead or supervisory dental assistant or the treating dentist. Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) is required. Responsibilities Duties include but are not limited to: Performs mouth mirror inspection of the oral cavity Gathers diagnostic information Performs pulp vitality testing Charts existing restorations and conditions Selects shades for fixed and removable prostheses Places and remove rubber dams and matrix bands Places and removes retraction cord Places and removes intracoronal temporary restorations Removes temporary crown /bridge and clean tooth preparation from debris Fabricates, adjusts and cements temporary crown Removes permanent cement from supragingival surfaces Removes sutures Places and Removes surgical dresses Monitors nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesic Performs Coronal polishing of teeth Removes hard accretions from and polishes removable prostheses Sets up operatory and /or surgery suite for planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit for timely turnover Passes instruments safely, accurately and efficiently Keeps operative field clear of debris and retracts oral tissue effectively and comfortably Prepares dental materials per manufactures instructions Accomplishes all intra-operative procedures within standard infection control protocols Assists in routine general dental procedures using concepts of four handed dentistry Assists in specialized dental procedures, such as oral surgery, Endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, implant placement restorations Assists Dentist in charting findings and treatment plan in patients records Exposes both standard and specialty dental imaging( i.e. TMJ, ceph, cone bean) Utilizes dental Imaging safety techniques minimize retakes Accomplishes Imaging requests within the desire time frame Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in setting up and cleaning operatories Properly prepares instruments for transfer to SPS for sterilization Monitors patient condition during treatment, being alert for signs of physical distress Pours impressions and prepares study models Makes final dentures impression trays and prepares bite rims Performs other Dental Laboratory functions as time and skill levels allow Monitors patient vital sign (BP, pulse oximeter) and condition during invasive treatment and during recovery period following procedure Makes impressions for diagnostic cast and preliminary impression for prosthetic fabrication Provides post-operative and other appropriate patient education Work Schedule: 0700-1730 4 days per week Compressed/Flexible: Available Telework: Not Eligible Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Requirements Conditions of Employment 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. You may be required to serve a probationary period. 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 dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. Must pass pre-employment physical examination. Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP). Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP) - See "Additional Information" below for details. Qualifications Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: United States Citizenship: Must be a citizen of the United States. Certification: Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. 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. Certification: Certification by the Dental Assistant National Board is required for all positions above the full performance level. English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English. Grade Determination: GS-7 Dental Assistant At least 1 year of experience at the next lower grade level or equivalent that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level. In addition, the candidate must demonstrate the following technical KSAs Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities. In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs: (a) Ability to perform dental assisting expanded functions (b) Comprehensive working knowledge of advanced imaging techniques in order to provide instruction (e.g. cone beam, cephalometric, advanced panoramic imaging, TMJ, etc) DANB Certification is required. The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-7. Preferred Experience: Must have DANB CDA Certification Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019. References: VA Handbook 5005/46 Part II Appendix G36 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/. 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. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/. Additional Information Receiving Service Credit or 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. Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual, based on prior work experience or military service experience. This credited service can be used in determining the rate at which they earn annual leave. Such credit must be requested and approved prior to the appointment date and is not guaranteed. During the application process you may have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies. This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status. VA encourages persons with disabilities to apply. The health-related positions in VA are covered by Title 38, and are not covered by the Schedule A excepted appointment authority. Pursuant to VHA Directive 1193.01, VHA health care personnel (HCP) are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 subject to such accommodations as required by law (i.e., medical, religious or pregnancy). VHA HCPs do not include remote workers who only infrequently enter VHA locations. If selected, you will be required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and submit documentation of proof of vaccination before your start date. The agency will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required accommodation from this requirement using the reasonable accommodation process. If you are unable to apply online or need an alternate method to submit documents, please reach out to the Agency Contact listed in this Job Opportunity Announcement. Under the Fair Chance to Compete Act, the Department of Veterans Affairs prohibits requesting an applicant's criminal history prior to accepting a tentative job offer. For more information about the Act and the complaint process, visit Human Resources and Administration/Operations, Security, and Preparedness (HRA/OSP) at The Fair Chance Act.