Dental Assistant

DOCS Health; Spearfish (SD); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is seeking Dental Assistants to perform dental exams, treatments, and X-rays for military service members in South Dakota. This role requires certifications in dental assistance, radiology, and CPR/BLS, along with weekend availability. Responsibilities include providing mobile dental services, performing digital X-rays, and ensuring proper sterilization of instruments. Join our experienced team dedicated to improving health readiness for military forces.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Dental Assistant active in South Dakota is required.
• Must hold an active Radiology Certification.
• CPR/BLS Certification is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental services in a mobile environment.
• Perform Digital x-Rays (BW & PANO).
• Sterilize instruments and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Active Dental Assistant Certification

Active Radiology Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

4-handed chair-side assisting

Experience with sterilization

Experience with basic administrative functions

Comfortable with computer programs

Weekend availability

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 South Dakota on an "as needed" basis.

We provide health readiness services to meet the medical and dental requirements to maintain a deployable military force for the following:

• 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.

Salary Description $20 hourly