Dental Assistant B

Virginia Information Technologies Agency - DHRM; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Department of Health seeks a Dental Assistant B to support its mobile school-based preventive dental services program. You will work with a licensed Dental Hygienist and assist with patient management, screenings, and delivery of preventive services in school and community settings.

This hourly-wage position focuses on setting up portable equipment, maintaining records, promoting the program, and coordinating referrals, with up to 1500 hours annually and no benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of dentistry techniques and procedures and the use of standard equipment.
• Experience working on a team.
• Experience working with dentist or dental hygienist providing '4-handed dental' services.

Responsibilities

• Support mobile school-based preventive dental services program, including setup and breakdown of portable equipment and patient management.
• Coordinate with Dental Hygienist and staff to deliver preventive services and educational outreach.

Skills

Dentistry techniques

Teamwork

4-handed dental services

Job description

Title: Dental Assistant B

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II

Hiring Range: $19.31 - $21.22

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: CRATER-PRINCE GEORGE

Agency Website: https://www.vdh.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Dental Assistant to support its mobile school-based preventive dental services program. This position plays a vital role in improving oral health outcomes for children by delivering services in schools and community settings. The Dental Assistant will work with a licensed Dental Hygienist in a local health district and will also support administrative and educational outreach efforts.

In community settings, duties include setting up, breaking down, and maintaining portable dental equipment; reviewing patient forms and documents; assisting with patient management; assisting with oral screenings and recording of findings; and assisting with the delivery of preventive services including dental sealants and fluoride varnish using 4-handed dental techniques. Cleaning and disinfecting the clinical areas and equipment and sterilizing dental instruments in accordance with agency policy and protocols and relevant OSHA laws and guidelines are additional duties.

Administrative and community education duties include maintaining inventory of supplies; managing and maintaining patient records in compliance with HIPPA and applicable state and federal laws and regulations; educating children and parents individually and in group settings or at events; promoting the dental program; and working with local public and private dentists to coordinate referrals for children with treatment needs.

This is an hourly-wage position with no benefits and limited to 1500 hours a year.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of dentistry techniques and procedures and the use of standard equipment
• Experience working on a team
• Experience working with dentist or dental hygienist providing '4-handed dental' services

Additional Considerations

• Infection Control experience
• Successful completion of an educational program and certification as a dental assistant preferred
• Prior experience successfully working with children in a dental practice

It is the policy of the Commonwealth and VDH that all aspects of human resource management be conducted without regard to race (or traits historically associated with race including hair texture, hair type, and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists); sex; color; national origin; religion; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; age; veteran status; political affiliation; disability; genetic information; and pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions. VDH employees have a shared Code of Ethics, which can be found in the bottom banner of our website: www.vdh.virginia.gov.

As a V3 (Virginia Values Veterans) employer VDH Welcomes Veterans to apply!