Dentist (Pediatrics)
Company: Department Of Health And Human Services
Location: Pine Ridge
Posted on: February 4, 2025
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Job Description:
DutiesWorks with the Chief Dentist to plan and manage dental
operating room programs and other collaborations.Responsible for
provision of pediatric dental services in outreach locations,
collaborating hospitals, OR and same day surgery centers, and
multiple IHS dental clinics.Maintains patient's treatment record.
Records oral conditions of teeth and surrounding tissues, clinical
notes, appointments, and treatment administered.Aides other
Dentists in their treatment planning and treatment of more complex
dental problems with minor children and adults with special
needs.Performs root canal therapy and other pulpal therapy,
including pulpal regeneration, apexification, apexogenesis,
pulpotomies, pulpectomies, and root canals of permanent
teeth.Requirements Conditions of Employment
Selectee may be subject to a probationary 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
Measles and Rubella immunization required for selectees born after
1957 and seasonal influenza immunization is required for all staff
working in Indian Health Service health care facilities.
COVID-19 vaccination is required for all selectees prior to
entrance on duty.
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.
Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To
learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and
responsibilities, visit .
You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.Background
Investigation: If you are selected for this vacancy, you must
undergo a pre-employment fingerprint check and background
investigation. Fingerprint results and background investigation
documentation must be cleared prior to hire. After you begin your
employment, your continued employment is contingent upon the
outcome of a complete background investigation as determined by the
sensitivity level of your position. The investigation must find
that you are suitable for Federal employment in your position. If
you are found not suitable, you will be terminated after you begin
work. If you make a false statement in any part of your
application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin
work; or subject to possible criminal charges. You may be subject
to a credit check as a part of the background investigation
process.
Qualifications
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):
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In addition, to the Basic Requirements, you must also meet the
Minimum Qualifications stated below-MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:GS-13: I
have 3 years of professional dentistry experience and/or training.
This experience is equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the
Federal service as described in the vacancy announcement. Examples
include: experience in providing pediatric dental services to the
youth, provide preventative services, clinical and radiographic
examinations and emergency services; OR successfully completed a
3-year residency program in dentistry, oral health, craniofacial
sciences, or a related medical science.You must meet all
qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of
the announcement. Education
This position has an education requirement. You are strongly
encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your
courses including titles, credit hours completed, and grades.
Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package.
Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to
receiving an official offer.
Only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by
accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of
Education may be credited. Applicants can verify accreditation at
the following website: .
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 .
Additional informationPer IHS policy (SGM 21-04) IHS selectees to
positions located in Federally operated hospitals, health centers,
and clinics must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before entry on
duty or have IHS approve a medical or religious exemption. If an
exemption is approved then wearing a face mask and regular testing
for COVID-19 will be required. Your Human Resources Specialist will
provide a list of documents acceptable as vaccination proof and
instructions on how to submit your vaccination documentation or how
to request a medical or religious exemption, if needed.
Additional selection(s) of candidates may be possible within 240
days from the date the certificate of eligibles was issued for this
announcement.
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. IHS may offer newly-appointed Federal
employees credit for their directly related previous 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.
This position is covered by a Bargaining Unit.
Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized. At least a
6 month service agreement will be required. Help
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a
comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your
family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to
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more about federal benefits.
Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of
position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time
or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on
the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be
evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.
If you meet the minimum qualifications requirements for this
position, your application will be evaluated and rated under
Category Rating selection procedures. Once the application process
is complete, a review of your qualifications will be conducted to
determine if you are qualified for this job. Qualified candidates
will be assigned to a quality category. The quality categories are:
Best Qualified, Well Qualified, or Qualified. Within each of these
categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will
receive selection priority over non-preference eligibles.
Please note that if, after reviewing your resume and or supporting
documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your
qualifications and or experience, your category rating can and will
be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities, or you may
lose consideration for this position. Please follow all
instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your
eligibility.
To determine if you are qualified for this position, a review of
your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared
against the qualifications as defined in the qualifications section
of this vacancy announcement and your responses to the assessment
questions. You will be rated based on the information provided in
your resume (your resume must state specific duties that relate to
this position) and your responses to the assessment questions will
be evaluated against the duties you provided in your resume, along
with your submitted documentation to determine your ability to
demonstrate the following.Diagnostic TasksInterpersonal
SkillsMedical DocumentationMedical Reasoning
The following links below provide information on how you may be
eligible for various hiring authorities. If you are a Veteran,
qualified CTAP and ICTAP eligible, or an individual with a
disability, please refer to the following links below for
additional guidance. CTAP and ICTAP candidates will be eligible for
selection priority if it is determined that they have exceeded the
minimum qualifications for the position by attaining at least a
"well qualified" rating of 85 out of 100. Information about CTAP
and ICTAP eligibility is on the Office of Personnel Management's
Workforce Restructuring Career Transition website at: . CTAP/ICTAP
documentation requirements are listed in the "Required Documents"
section of this announcement.
Veterans, i.e. (VEOA, VRA, and 30% or more disabled) - Career
Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) - Interagency Transition
Assistance Program (ICTAP) - Schedule A Appointments for the
Disabled -
Click here to view vacancy questions: . All documents above MUST be
received by 11:59 pm (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date
of, 09/10/2024, to be considered.
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