Dental Assistant – Chairside Care & Radiology Expertise

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks a GS-6 level Dental Assistant to support dentists in direct patient care within VA NCHCS facilities in California. The role involves assisting with chairside procedures and performing duties with some independence under indirect supervision.

Applicants must meet citizenship and credentialing standards, with preferred 1 year chairside experience and CODA-accredited education. A pre-employment physical and English proficiency are required.

Qualifications

• US citizenship required; non-citizens may be appointed when qualified citizens cannot be recruited.
• Six months dental assisting experience or completion of a 1-year CODA-accredited program.
• Experience/education combinations are qualifying.
• Certification to meet radiologic credentialing standards per 42 CFR Part 75.
• Radiologic health and safety credential options or state DoD/board approvals.
• A pre-employment physical is required.
• Dental assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist in direct patient care with independence in assigned specialties.
• Perform full range of duties including clerical tasks under indirect supervision.
• Work in VA NCHCS facilities as part of the dental team.

Skills

Dental assisting experience

English proficiency

Radiology awareness

Education

1-year CODA-accredited dental assistant program

Radiology certification per 42 CFR Part 75

Tools

Digital radiography

Electronic dental records

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seeks a GS-6 level Dental Assistant to support dentists in direct patient care within VA NCHCS facilities in California. The role involves assisting with chairside procedures and performing duties with some independence under indirect supervision.

Applicants must meet citizenship and credentialing standards, with preferred 1 year chairside experience and CODA-accredited education. A pre-employment physical and English proficiency are required.