Dental Assistant: Grow into Advanced Care & Radiography

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Aspinwall (Allegheny County); Presencial; USD 36.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The Pittsburgh VA Medical Center in Pennsylvania seeks a Dental Assistant (GS-3 to GS-6) to support routine patient care and assist with more complex procedures under supervision. Incumbents perform chairside duties, radiographs, and clerical tasks while maintaining safety and infection control standards.

Applicants must meet basic VA requirements, including citizenship, English proficiency, and radiography credentials or equivalent education.

Formación

• Must meet basic requirements for appointment (citizenship, English proficiency).
• Completion of CODA-accredited dental assistant program or equivalent experience/education.
• Certification in radiography or eligibility requirements per VA standards.
• Possession of radiography credentialing per DoD/ADA guidance is preferred.
• Non-certified applicants meeting eligibility may be hired temporarily with certification path for advancement.

Responsabilidades

• Assist dentist during routine patient care and some complex procedures under supervision.
• Prepare patients for treatment including seating, positioning, and privacy measures.
• Expose and process dental radiographs with appropriate supervision.
• Maintain infection control practices and sterilization procedures.
• Prepare procedural trays and organize materials for treatments.
• Document patient records and coordinate scheduling with staff.

Conocimientos

Infection control

Radiography

Chairside assistance

Vital signs

Patient education

Medical emergencies

Educación

CODA-accredited dental assistant program

High school diploma or equivalent

Herramientas

Dental radiography equipment

Electronic medical records (EMR)

Descripción del empleo

The Pittsburgh VA Medical Center in Pennsylvania seeks a Dental Assistant (GS-3 to GS-6) to support routine patient care and assist with more complex procedures under supervision. Incumbents perform chairside duties, radiographs, and clerical tasks while maintaining safety and infection control standards.

Applicants must meet basic VA requirements, including citizenship, English proficiency, and radiography credentials or equivalent education.