Dental Assistant

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Dental Assistant for the Dental Program at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center. The role involves assisting with various dental procedures, educating patients, and maintaining equipment. Ideal candidates will have relevant certifications and experience, contributing to the care of veterans in a clinical setting.

Qualifications

• U.S. citizenship required.
• Six months of experience or completion of a dental assistant program.
• Physical ability to perform fine motor movements and lift up to 20 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist with a wide range of intra-oral dental procedures.
• Provide chair-side assistance in clinic and operating room.
• Maintain dental equipment.

Skills

Patient education

Assisting dental procedures

Proficiency in spoken and written English

Education

Completion of a 1-year accredited dental assistant program

Certification in radiologic procedures

Basic life support certification

Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)

Job description

This position is within the Dental Program located at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center. The position entails a wide range of intra-oral dental procedures and provides chair-side assistance in the clinic and operating room setting. The incumbent assists with, performs, and educates patients regarding intra-oral procedures associated with various phases of restorative (prosthodontic and maxillofacial prosthetic), periodontal, endodontic, and oral surgery procedures.

Duties

Some major duties include assisting with dental procedures, patient education, and maintaining dental equipment. The specific duties are not limited to these.

Requirements

Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• U.S. citizenship (non-citizens may be appointed if qualified citizens cannot be recruited).
• Six months of experience or successful completion of a 1-year accredited dental assistant program.
• Certification in radiologic procedures as per VA standards, with various pathways to meet this requirement.
• Basic life support certification is highly desirable.
• Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) is highly desirable and required for higher-level positions.
• Physical requirements include the ability to perform fine motor movements, standing, walking, bending, twisting, and lifting up to 20 lbs.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.

Grade determination is based on experience and demonstrated competencies, with GS-6 being the full performance level.

About the company

The United States Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provides healthcare services to eligible veterans through numerous medical centers and outpatient clinics nationwide.

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