Dental Assistant Full-Time with Radiology Certification

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Providence VA Medical Center is seeking a Dental Assistant to join the Dental Service in Providence, RI. The role is full-time (40 hours per week) and involves supporting clinical operations, radiographic procedures, and patient care.

Requirements include U.S. citizenship, English proficiency, and CODA-accredited dental assistant training. Certification in radiologic competence is desirable, with potential for temporary appointments under certain

Qualifications

• Six months experience demonstrating ability to perform the work or familiarity with the work.
• Successful completion of a 1-year dental assistant program accredited by CODA.

Responsibilities

• Maintain infection control and safe instrument handling.
• Perform basic radiographic image capture and processing/retrieval.
• Assist in dental procedures and provide patient instructions.

Skills

Infection control

Radiographic image capture

Patient privacy

Dental procedures

Communication skills

Education

CODA-accredited dental assistant program

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Providence VA Medical Center is seeking a Dental Assistant to join the Dental Service in Providence, RI. The role is full-time (40 hours per week) and involves supporting clinical operations, radiographic procedures, and patient care.

Requirements include U.S. citizenship, English proficiency, and CODA-accredited dental assistant training. Certification in radiologic competence is desirable, with potential for temporary appointments under certain