Dental Assistant

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Fort Irwin (CA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA in Fort Irwin, California seeks a Dental Assistant to assist dentists in providing complex, lengthy, and nonroutine treatments to patients, working as part of a federal healthcare team.

This full-time Direct Hire position includes a posted salary range of $47,490 to $61,738 per year, potential relocation incentives, and eligibility for federal benefits; foreign education credentials must be evaluated when applicable.

Qualifications

• Foreign education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.
• This position is with Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, Department of Defense.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist in providing treatments to patients, which are complex, difficult, usually lengthy, and nonroutine in nature.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Military Treatment Facilities under DHA

About the Position: This position is located at Fort Irwin, California. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Key Responsibilities

Assist dentist in providing treatments to patients, which are complex, difficult, usually lengthy, and nonroutine in nature.

Requirements & Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university.

For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Military Treatment Facilities under DHA, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $47490 - $61738/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-20.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Public' hiring path.

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