Dental Assistant

DOCS Health; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide mobile dental services to military personnel in Arlington, VA. Ideal candidates must have current active certifications and be comfortable with weekend availability. Responsibilities include offering digital x-rays, sterilizing instruments, and assisting with various dental functions. Join a team committed to high-quality healthcare delivery through innovative practices, helping to bridge gaps in patient health services.

Qualifications

• Must hold a current Dental Assistant certification in Virginia.
• Must have current Radiology certification.
• CPR/BLS certification required.
• Experience with basic administrative functions and computer programs.
• Weekend availability; experience with military settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide mobile dental services.
• Utilize digital x-rays (BW & PANO).
• Ensure proper sterilization of instruments.

Skills

Active Dental Assistant Certification

Active Radiology Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

4-handed chair-side assisting

Sterilization experience

Basic administrative functions experience

Military experience (preferred)

Proficient with computer programs

Weekend availability

Education

Dental assistant certification (state)

Job description

Attention all Dental Assistants, we are calling on you to partner with us to complete dental exams, treatment, and X-rays to our Military Service members.

We will primarily work weekends, with some occasional weekdays in the State of VA on an "as needed basis".

Requirements

• U.S. Army Reserve (USAR)
• Army National Guard (ARNG)
• U.S. Navy Reserve (USNR)
• U.S. Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)
• U.S. Coast Guard Reserve (USCGR)
• Air National Guard (ANG)
• U.S. Air Force Reserve (USAFR)

Responsibilities

• Provide dental services in a mobile environment.
• Provide Digital x-Rays (BW & PANO).
• Provide sterilization of instruments.

Requirements

• Active Dental Assistant Certification in the state (CDA, RDA, EDDA, EFDA)
• Active Radiology Certification
• CPR/BLS Certification
• Comfortable with 4-handed chair-side assisting
• Experience with sterilization
• Experience with basic administrative functions
• Experience working with military - preferred
• Proficient with computer programs
• Must have weekend availability

With over three decades of experience, we are a trusted industry leader. Our experienced team of clinicians and logistics professionals are dedicated, and strive to do the right thing for our partners and their members every time. Because of this commitment, we’ve set a new standard of care delivery through our fixed-clinic, mobile treatment center, telemedicine, and portable deployment models.

Join our team, and become a part of a bridge for better health.

If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.

DOCS Health is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. DOCS Health will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's sex (including pregnancy), age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, family responsibility, armed services, or any other status protected by law.