Dental Assistant — Chairside Care & Radiography

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 33,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration seeks a Dental Assistant in Lincoln, NE to support the dentist with direct patient care and related clinical and clerical tasks under supervision. The role includes preparing operatory space, sterilization, basic chairside help, radiograph handling, and patient safety while maintaining confidentiality.

The position operates Monday–Friday, with standard hours; on-site work is required. Education must be recognized by the U.S.

Qualifications

• Education recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
• If applicable, provide a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript for foreign education credit

Responsibilities

• Set up operatory and/or surgery suite for planned dental procedures and clean the dental unit
• Perform disinfection and sterilization procedures
• Prepare procedural trays/armamentaria for procedures
• Provide basic chairside assisting under dentist instruction
• Mount and label dental radiographs and process radiographs in EMRs

Skills

Dental radiography

Infection control

Chairside assisting

HIPAA compliance

Job description

Veterans Health Administration seeks a Dental Assistant in Lincoln, NE to support the dentist with direct patient care and related clinical and clerical tasks under supervision. The role includes preparing operatory space, sterilization, basic chairside help, radiograph handling, and patient safety while maintaining confidentiality.

The position operates Monday–Friday, with standard hours; on-site work is required. Education must be recognized by the U.S.