Expanded Function Dental Assistant: Radiology & Surgery

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Health Agency – Atlantic Network, Naval Shipyard Portsmouth, is seeking a Dental Assistant (Expanded Function) to perform intra-oral procedures across complex/restorative treatments. Direct Hire Solicitation for federally qualified candidates.

Qualified applicants must have dental assistant training and radiology certification per standards. Educational or experiential pathways define the specialized experience, with potential education substitution.

Qualifications

• One-year course work or formal training for expanded-function duties.
• Credentials or training related to intra-oral procedures.
• Graduate-level coursework in related field may substitute experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist dental specialists with intra-oral procedures.
• Maintain dental equipment and supply management.
• Operate dental x-ray equipment to take radiographs.

Skills

Assisting dental specialists

Maintaining dental equipment

Operating dental x-ray equipment

Education

One-year dental assistant training

Graduate level education in related field

Job description

Defense Health Agency – Atlantic Network, Naval Shipyard Portsmouth, is seeking a Dental Assistant (Expanded Function) to perform intra-oral procedures across complex/restorative treatments. Direct Hire Solicitation for federally qualified candidates.

Qualified applicants must have dental assistant training and radiology certification per standards. Educational or experiential pathways define the specialized experience, with potential education substitution.