Overview
Dental Assistant Jobs in Buffalo, New York, USA at The American Dental Hygienists’ Association
Summary
This Dental Assistant position is part of the Western New York Healthcare System located in Buffalo, New York. The incumbent serves at the full performance level with the ability to perform a full range of duties with some independence under indirect supervision from the treating dentist. Provides direct “chairside” clinical assistance, performs auxiliary clinical tasks, and clerical functions independent of direct supervision.
Qualifications Basic Requirements:
United States Citizenship:
Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
Experience and
Education:
Six months experience that demonstrates the applicant’s ability to perform the work, or provides familiarity with the work.
OR, Successful completion of a 1-year dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental Association’s Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
Experience/EducationCombination:
Equivalent combinations of experience andeducationare qualifying.
Certification:
Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75.
Loss of Credential:
An employee in this occupation who fails to obtain licensure/certification/registration within the required time frame, or who fails to maintain the required licensure/certification/registration must be removed from the occupation, which may also result in termination of employment.
Provisions for Certification of Radiologic Competence:
Successful completion of the Dental Radiation Health and Safety Examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc.
OR, Successful completion of the Principles and Practice of Dental Radiology and Radiographic Safety courses and examinations developed by the Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Dentistry.
OR, Successful completion of a radiation health and safety program or examination approved by a state board of dentistry or the Department of Defense (DoD).
Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB):
The American Dental Association (ADA) recognizes DANB as the national certification for Dental Assistants. DANB certification is not required, but highly desirable for the appointment of Dental Assistants up to and including the full performance level.
May qualify based on being covered by the Grandfathering Provision as described in the VA Qualification Standard for this occupation (only applicable to current VHA employees who are in this occupation and meet the criteria).
Grade Determinations: GS-6 Staff Dental Assistant:
In addition to the basic requirements for employment, the following criteria must be met when determining the grade qualification for GS-6,
Experience:
At least 1 year of experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-5) that demonstrates the core competencies described at that level.
Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
In addition to the experience above, the candidate must demonstrate all of the following KSAs – Ability to identify normal oral anatomy, advanced knowledge of instruments, materials, and standardized dental procedures used in all phases of restorative, surgical, endodontic and periodontal care and procedures, ability to monitor and perform basic interpretation of vital signs, ability to independently provide procedure-specific patienteducationand appropriate referral of patient concerns to treating dentist, ability to …
Title: Dental Assistant
Company: The American Dental Hygienists’ Association
Location: Buffalo, New York, USA
Category: Healthcare, Administrative/Clerical
