DENTAL ASSISTANT

Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions; Vermillion (SD); On-site; USD 22,730 - 32,373; Part time

Job summary

A leading health care provider is seeking a Dental Assistant to deliver dental services primarily on weekends to military service members. The role involves performing X-rays and sterilizing instruments in both mobile and clinic settings. Candidates must have relevant certifications and be comfortable with 4-handed chair-side assisting.

Qualifications

• Must have an Active Dental Assistant Certification (CDA, RDA, EDDA, EFDA).
• Active Radiology Certification required.
• CPR/BLS Certification needed.

Responsibilities

• Providing dental services in a mobile environment.
• Performing Digital X-Rays.
• Sterilizing instruments.

Skills

4-handed chair-side assisting

Sterilization

Computer proficiency

Education

Active Dental Assistant Certification

Active Radiology Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Job description

Join us as a DENTAL ASSISTANT at Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions and partner with us to provide dental exams, treatments, and X-rays to our Military Service members.

This position primarily involves weekend work, with occasional weekdays in South Dakota on an "as needed" basis.

We provide Health Readiness Services to meet the medical and dental requirements for maintaining a deployable military force for the following branches:

• 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 include:

• Providing dental services in a mobile environment
• Performing Digital X-Rays (BW & PANO)
• Sterilizing 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 and basic administrative functions
• Experience working with military personnel is preferred
• Proficient with computer programs
• Weekend availability is required

Join our trusted team with over three decades of experience dedicated to delivering a new standard of care through innovative models like fixed clinics, mobile treatment centers, telemedicine, and portable deployment.

If offered employment, a background check and drug screening will be required, and E-Verify will be used in the hiring process.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity and prohibit unlawful discrimination or harassment based on any protected status.

Salary: $20 hourly

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Part-time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industry: Hospitals and Health Care