Dental Assistant

DOCS Health; Yankton (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

DOCS Health in South Dakota is seeking a Dental Assistant to join our mobile team, primarily working weekends with occasional weekdays on an as-needed basis. You will deliver dental services in a mobile environment, perform digital x-rays, and ensure instrument sterilization while supporting a fast-paced, field-ready clinic.

Candidates must hold an active state dental assistant certification, radiology certification, and CPR/BLS.

Qualifications

• 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 is preferred.
• Proficient with computer programs.
• Must have weekend availability.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

4-handed chair-side

Sterilization experience

Administrative tasks

Proficient with computer programs

Weekend availability

Education

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

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