Dental Assistant: Expanded Functions (Radiology Certified)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Yorktown (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Health Agency-Atlantic Network at the Naval Branch Health Clinic, Yorktown, VA, seeks a Dental Assistant (Expanded Functions) to support complex restorative, prosthodontic, surgical, endodontic, or hygiene treatments.

Candidates must meet radiology credentialing requirements and have one year of approved coursework or training for intra-oral procedures, with experience assisting specialists and operating dental radiography equipment.

Qualifications

• Public Law 97-35 requires credentialing standards for radiologic procedures and radiographers who supervise or perform radiologic work.
• One year of acceptable coursework, preceptorship, or formal training designed to equip for intra-oral procedures.
• Program options include ADA CODA-accredited dental assisting programs, U.S. Army Dental Therapy Assistant Training, IHS continuing education courses, or comparable private/government training.

Responsibilities

• Specialized experience includes assisting dental specialists with intra-oral procedures; maintaining dental equipment; and operating dental x-ray equipment.
• This definition aligns with the GS-05 level in the federal service.

Education

Radiology Certification

Job description

Defense Health Agency-Atlantic Network at the Naval Branch Health Clinic, Yorktown, VA, seeks a Dental Assistant (Expanded Functions) to support complex restorative, prosthodontic, surgical, endodontic, or hygiene treatments.

Candidates must meet radiology credentialing requirements and have one year of approved coursework or training for intra-oral procedures, with experience assisting specialists and operating dental radiography equipment.