Dental Assistant

DOCS Health; Vermillion (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

DOCS Health is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our mobile treatment team serving South Dakota communities, with weekend responsibilities and occasional weekdays as needed. The role emphasizes hands-on chair-side support, x-ray imaging, instrument sterilization, and efficient clinic operations in a mobile setting.

The ideal candidate holds an active dental assistant credential, radiology certification, CPR/BLS, and comfort with 4-handed chair-side practice.

Qualifications

• Active state dental assistant certification (CDA, RDA, EDDA, EFDA).
• Active radiology certification.
• CPR/BLS certification.
• Weekend availability and experience with 4-handed chair-side assisting.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Weekend availability

4-handed chair-side assisting

Sterilization procedures

Administrative skills

Computer proficiency

Military experience - preferred

Education

Active Dental Assistant Certification (CDA/RDA/EDDA/EFDA)

Active Radiology Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Tools

Digital x-rays BW & PANO

Job description

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

Requirements

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.

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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