Various Locations across the Agency Jobs 2026 – Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant eligibility should be checked against the published qualification text: 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 Nati…. Match degree, specialization, experience, citizenship and hiring-path conditions with your own records before applying.

• 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
• 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): Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) NOTE: Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75
• The following meet these requirements: (1) Persons employed by the Federal Government…
• 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

Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

• Native Americans or Alaskan Natives with a tribal affiliation.
• Clarification from the agency

Total Compensation Package Check out IHS's outstanding total compensation package for this job: Dental Assistant Total Compensation All Grade levels MAY NOT be available at all locations

• Assist the dentist in all phases of restorative and surgical procedures
• Maintain aseptic technique and sterilize instruments
• Expose and process dental radiographs following radiation-safety protocols
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care
• Support dental clinic operations, maintain supplies, and manage patient records.

Conditions of employment

• Selectee may be subject to a probationary period
• 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.

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You 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,
• Within each of these categories, applicants eligible for veteran's preference will receive selection priority over non-preference eligibles.
• 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.

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• Indian Preference Applicants
• For detailed instructions, see form BIA-4432
• Refer to BIA-4432 link
• Verification of Indian Preference for Employment in the BIA and IHS
• When an Indian Preference candidate possesses Veterans preference the rules regarding Veterans preference apply under ESEP and the applicant must provide documentation in order to receive preference.
• Veterans Preference
• If claiming Veteran's Preference provide a copy of your DD214 Form (Member 4 copy
• To claim 10-Point Veterans Preference, submit a SF-15 Application

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US federal hiring is managed through USAJOBS and agency HR offices. Federal roles span administration, technology, healthcare, security, science, trades and public service, with structured pay scales (GS/WG) and clear eligibility rules. The Dental Assistant post should be reviewed with the organisation profile, work area and eligibility details in mind. US federal hiring is managed through USAJOBS and agency HR offices. Federal roles span administration, technology, healthcare, security, science, trades and public service, with structured pay scales (GS/WG) and clear eligibility rules. The official announcement remains the final source for eligibility, documents and submission method.

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