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COMPASSUS

CNA / Home Health Aide - part time

Greenville, SC · On-site

$14.50 - $19/hr

Bon Secours Home Care and Hospice by Compassus Home Health Aide/CNA Position Summary: As a Home Health, your focus will be on helping patients with daily activities and providing personal care. AI ...

Addus HomeCare

Certified Nurse Aide

Greenville, SC

Independent Senior Living Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position in the Greenville, SC area : Now Hiring: Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) All Shifts | Greenville, SC Location: Senior Living ...

Addus Homecare

Certified Nurse Aide

Greenville, SC

Independent Senior Living Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position in the Greenville, SC area : Now Hiring: Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) - All Shifts | Greenville, SC Location: Senior Living ...

Ambercare

Certified Nurse Aide

Greenville, SC

Independent Senior Living Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) position in the Greenville, SC area : Now Hiring: Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) - All Shifts | Greenville, SC Location: Senior Living ...

Compass Group

PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT

Seneca, SC · On-site

$18/hr

* We are hiring immediately for a full time PATIENT OBSERVATION ASSISTANT position. * Location : Oconee Memorial Hospital - 298 Memorial Drive, Seneca, SC 29672. Note: online applications accepted only.

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Assistant positions are support roles found in various industries, where individuals help managers, teams, or executives with administrative and operational tasks. Common duties include scheduling appointments, managing correspondence, organizing files, and handling communication within an organization. These roles are essential for ensuring that daily business operations run smoothly and efficiently. Assistants may work in offices, schools, medical facilities, or virtually, depending on the industry and employer. The specific responsibilities can vary widely based on the nature of the organization and the level of the assistant position.

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To excel as an Assistant, strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in basic office tasks are essential, often supported by a high school diploma or associate degree. Familiarity with office software such as Microsoft Office Suite, calendar management systems, and communication tools is typically required. Exceptional communication, problem-solving abilities, and discretion help assistants stand out in supporting teams and executives. These skills ensure efficient workflow, effective support, and smooth day-to-day operations within an organization.

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AspectAssistant PositionAdministrative Assistant
Required CredentialsHigh school diploma or equivalent; sometimes additional certificationsHigh school diploma; often no formal certification required
Work EnvironmentVaries widely; includes healthcare, legal, corporate settingsPrimarily office settings, handling clerical tasks
Employer & Industry UsageUsed across multiple industries for supporting rolesCommonly found in administrative and office environments
Search & Comparison IntentPeople looking for general support roles or entry-level jobsIndividuals seeking clerical, organizational, or office support roles

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Dental Assistant

SD Department of Veterans Affairs

Greenville, SC

$38K/yr

Other

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

The dental assistant position is based at the Greenville, SC outpatient clinic where the incumbent is expected to plan and complete tasks based on established protocols/accepted dental practices. The employee will be required to display a cooperative attitude and will effectively work together to implement the organization's mission and goals.
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: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy.
  • Experience and Education
    • Experience. Six months experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the
      work, or provides familiarity with the work. OR,
    • Education. Successful completion of a 1-year dental assistant program accredited by the
      American Dental Association's Commission on [Dental] Accreditation [(CODA)].
    • Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying.
  • Certification. Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures
    meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Essentially, they 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.
    • (1) Provisions for Certification of Radiologic Competence
      (a) Successful completion of the Dental Radiation Health and Safety Examination
      administered by the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc.; OR,
      (b) 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,
      (c) Successful completion of a radiation health and safety program or examination approved by a
      state board of dentistry or the Department of Defense (DoD).
      (2) Non-certified applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for certification of
      radiologic competence may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate dental assistant under
      the authority of 38 U.S.C. 7405 (a) (1) (D). Failure to obtain certification during that period is
      justification for termination of the temporary appointment. This [will result in removal from the
      GS-681 series and] may result in termination of employment.
      (3) Certification in basic life support methods is highly desirable.
      (4) 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, and is required for all positions above the full
      performance level.
  • GS-3
    • (a) Experience or Education. None beyond the basic requirements.
    • Assignment. Employees at this level serve in dental assistant career development
      positions. It is expected that they receive guidance from more experienced staff members for
      more complex patient issues, and require daily close supervision
  • GS-4
    • Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
      • 1. Basic knowledge of infection control and safe instrument handling.
        2. Basic knowledge of dental procedures and [medical emergencies.
        3. Ability to perform basic radiographic image capture and processing/retrieval.
        4. Basic knowledge of maintenance, care and storage of dental equipment.
        5. Basic knowledge of patient privacy requirements.
      • Assignment. Employees at this level serve as [developmental] staff dental assistants.
        It is expected that they receive guidance from more experienced staff members for more
        complex patient issues and require daily and direct contact at the site of work from the
        assigned supervisor. [Assignments at this level include but are not limited to: receiving and
        preparing patient for treatment including seating, positioning chair, placing napkin,
        performing disinfection and sterilization procedures; performing basic chair side assisting with direct instruction from treating dentist; reporting medical emergencies to dentist; preparing procedural trays/armamentaria set-ups; exposing and processing basic dental radiographs with direct supervision; mounting and labeling dental radiographs and/or saving digital images to the electronic medical record with direct supervision; complying with standard recommendation for equipment maintenance; retrieving all pertinent patient records prior to seating the dental patient; directing patient to appropriate staff for the intent of scheduling visits.
  • GS-5
    • Experience or Education
      • In addition to the requirements listed at GS-4 above, applicants must demonstrate at least
        1 year of experience [equivalent to at the next lower grade level that demonstrates the core
        competencies described at that level. OR,
      • Successful completion of a full 4-year course of study that included or was supplemented by completion of a dental assistant program by CODA.
      • In addition to meeting paragraph (1) or (2) above, the applicant must demonstrate the
        following KSA's
        • Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
          • 1. Knowledge of anatomy and ability to evaluate diagnostic quality
            2. Broad knowledge of common medical emergencies and vital signs measurement.
            3. [Basic] knowledge of instruments, materials and standardized dental procedures.
            4. Ability to learn and utilize software programs used within VHA.
            5. Basic communication skills to provide patient instructions according to established protocol.
  • GS-6 Staff Dental Assistant
    • Experience. At least 1 year of experience [equivalent to] the next lower grade level that
      demonstrates the core competencies described at that level. In addition, the candidate must
      demonstrate the [following] technical KSAs:
    • Demonstrated Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
      • 1. Ability to identify normal oral anatomy.
        2. Advanced knowledge of instruments, materials, and standardized dental procedures
        used in all phases of restorative, surgical, endodontic and periodontal care and
        procedures.
        3. Ability to monitor and perform basic interpretation of vital signs.
        4. Ability to independently provide procedure-specific patient education and appropriate
        referral of patient concerns to treating dentist.
        5. Ability to capture standard and special dental images of good diagnostic quality in traditional or digital formats.
        6. Ability to perform maintenance on dental equipment used for routine and specialty dentistry.
        7. Ability to enter and retrieve data utilizing electronic dental records.
        8. Ability to perform dental assistant-appropriate laboratory procedures]
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: The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-6. The actual grade at which an applicant may be selected for this vacancy is in the range of GS-3 to GS-6.
Reference: For more information on this qualification standard, please visit https://www.va.gov/ohrm/QualificationStandards/.
Physical Requirements: See VA Directive and Handbook 5019, Employee Occupational Health ServicesEducation: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/.Employment Type: OTHER

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