Dental Assistant

About the Position: This position is located at Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital's Dental Oral Surgery Section in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized.
• Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation

• Serve as assistant to an oral surgeon in a variety of complex oral maxillofacial procedures.
• Take preliminary dental impressions and intra and extra-oral radiographs.
• Prepare and maintain operating room and equipment in surgical section of the dental laboratory.
• Monitor patient under general anesthesia or sedation throughout surgery.
• Provide oral hygiene instructions for care of prosthodontic appliances.
• Chart examination and treatment information as relayed by dental specialist to patient records.
• Aid in training of dental assistant trainees and students.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• This position has specific initial background investigation and periodic re-verification requirements since its duties require interaction with children and youth under the age of eighteen (18) years of age on a recurring basis.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to pre-employment screening and random drug testing. Selectees will be required to consent to participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
• A pre-placement medical examination is required.
• Moderate to heavy lifting up to 20 pounds may be required.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.