Summary The supervisory dental assistant is responsible for the supervision, administrative management, and direction of dental assistants. The incumbent may be delegated full administrative and professional responsibility for planning and directing the dental assisting activities for the service or equivalent unit at an independent outpatient clinic. Responsibilities Functions: Duties listed in this section (a) comprise at least 25% of the supervisory dental assistant's time. Supervises a team of employees performing at the GS--!l level or below. Provides guidance and technical direction necessary for accomplishing the work of the team. Assures compliance with VA policies. Plan and assigns work then makes adjustment in accordance with established priorities. Sets and adjusts short-term priorities. Approves leave for subordinates. Evaluates the individual performance, progress, and training needs of subordinate employees. Prepares performance appraisals and performance improvement plan...