Dental Assistant: Advanced Chairside & Lab Support

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Cape Coral (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Dental Assistant at the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System to support the dental treatment team. The role includes assisting the dentist in direct patient care, performing dental laboratory tasks, and handling administrative duties with minimal supervision.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, English proficiency, and either a CODA-accredited 1-year program or equivalent experience.

Qualifications

• Citizenship in the United States is required.
• English language proficiency is required.
• Prior experience or education in dental assisting per VA Qualification Standards.
• Ability to obtain radiology credentialing per VA/DoD rules.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist in four-handed chair-side dentistry and dental lab procedures.
• Perform radiographs with standard safety protocols and image quality.
• Maintain infection control, patient identification, and informed consent procedures.
• Prepare operatory with instruments, materials, and supplies for planned procedures.
• Handle dental materials, impressions, and temporary restorations per manufacturer instructions.
• Enter and retrieve data in electronic dental records and assist with patient education.

Skills

English proficiency

Radiology certification

Dental terminology

Education

CODA-accredited dental assistant program (1 year)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Dental Assistant at the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System to support the dental treatment team. The role includes assisting the dentist in direct patient care, performing dental laboratory tasks, and handling administrative duties with minimal supervision.

The position requires U.S. citizenship, English proficiency, and either a CODA-accredited 1-year program or equivalent experience.