Dental Assistant (Fee Basis) - Clinical Support Pro

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Johnson City (TN); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Part time

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Fee Basis Dental Assistant to perform essential dental support duties on facility premises. Eligibility based on experience or CODA-accredited program; radiologic credentialing standards apply. Position is a temporary, on-site role under Title 38 authority.

Applicants may be referred before all licensure requirements are met, but final hire occurs only after all requirements are satisfied. English proficiency is required.

Qualifications

• Six months experience performing dental assisting or equivalent.
• CODA-accredited dental assistant program or combination qualifies.
• English language proficiency required per VA standard.

Skills

Identify normal oral anatomy

Dental instruments and materials

Vital signs interpretation

Patient education and referral

Dental imaging (X-ray)

Dental equipment maintenance

Electronic dental records data entry

Dental laboratory procedures

Education

CODA-accredited dental assistant program (1-year)

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Fee Basis Dental Assistant to perform essential dental support duties on facility premises. Eligibility based on experience or CODA-accredited program; radiologic credentialing standards apply. Position is a temporary, on-site role under Title 38 authority.

Applicants may be referred before all licensure requirements are met, but final hire occurs only after all requirements are satisfied. English proficiency is required.