Advanced-Function Dental Assistant (Expanded Duties)

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Poplar Bluff (MO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Dental Assistant at the GS-7 level to independently perform expanded-function duties in assigned specialties for at least 25% of the time. The role supports dentists and specialists in direct patient care and handles related clinical and clerical tasks with minimal supervision.

Applicants may be referred while educational/certification requirements are completed; licensure and credentialing are emphasized.

Qualifications

• Experience performing expanded dental functions and assisting in direct patient care.
• Proficiency with advanced imaging techniques (cone beam, cephalometric, panoramic, TMJ).
• Ability to work with dentists and specialists with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Perform expanded-function dental assisting duties.
• Assist general dentist and specialists in patient care and charting.
• Prepare and maintain operative dental procedures and equipment.

Skills

Expanded-function duties

Advanced imaging techniques

Pulp vitality testing

Team collaboration

Education

CODA-accredited program

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Dental Assistant at the GS-7 level to independently perform expanded-function duties in assigned specialties for at least 25% of the time. The role supports dentists and specialists in direct patient care and handles related clinical and clerical tasks with minimal supervision.

Applicants may be referred while educational/certification requirements are completed; licensure and credentialing are emphasized.