Dental Assistant — Full-Scope Chairside & Surgical Support

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Clarksville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Dental Assistant at the full performance level (GS-6) in Tennessee. The role supports the dentist in direct patient care and performs a mix of clinical and clerical duties under supervision.

Applicants must meet basic requirements including U.S. citizenship and English proficiency, with a CODA-accredited program or equivalent experience. Certification in radiologic procedures is required, with grandfathering provisions and career progression

Qualifications

• Six months experience that demonstrates ability to perform the work or familiarity with the work.
• Successful completion of a 1 year Dental Assistant program accredited by CODA.
• Experience/education combination is qualifying.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist in direct patient care and in all aspects of routine dentistry.
• Perform clinical and clerical functions under general supervision.
• Independently carry out assigned duties with guidance from the supervising dentist or dental assistant supervisor.

Skills

Identify oral anatomy

Instruments & procedures knowledge

Vital signs interpretation

Patient education

Dental imaging

Dental equipment maintenance

Electronic dental records

Dental lab procedures

Education

CODA-accredited dental assistant program

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Dental Assistant at the full performance level (GS-6) in Tennessee. The role supports the dentist in direct patient care and performs a mix of clinical and clerical duties under supervision.

Applicants must meet basic requirements including U.S. citizenship and English proficiency, with a CODA-accredited program or equivalent experience. Certification in radiologic procedures is required, with grandfathering provisions and career progression