Dental Assistant: Hands-On Care + Excellent Benefits

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Saint Cloud (MN); In loco; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Dental Assistant at the GS-6 level in Minnesota. Incumbents work under supervision, supporting dentists in clinical and clerical tasks with on-site guidance and daily supervision.

Responsibilities include setting up operatory, assisting in diverse dental procedures, capturing high-quality dental images, and educating patients while following infection control protocols. VA benefits apply.

Competenze

• Applicants pending educational/certification still may be referred but cannot be hired until requirements are met.
• Credentialing standards for radiologic procedures must be met or exemptions provided.
• Grandfathering provisions may apply for current VA employees in this occupation.

Mansioni

• Set up operatory and surgery suite for planned procedures and maintain clean field.
• Assist dentist in restorative, surgical, endodontic and periodontal care.
• Capture standard and specialty dental images of diagnostic quality.
• Provide patient education and post-operative/instructional guidance.
• Maintain infection control protocols and manage related clerical tasks.

Conoscenze

Dental instruments knowledge

Identify normal oral anatomy

Interpret vital signs basics

Electronic dental records data entry

Patient communication

Formazione

1-year dental assistant program (CODA)

Strumenti

Electronic dental records system

Dental imaging equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Dental Assistant at the GS-6 level in Minnesota. Incumbents work under supervision, supporting dentists in clinical and clerical tasks with on-site guidance and daily supervision.

Responsibilities include setting up operatory, assisting in diverse dental procedures, capturing high-quality dental images, and educating patients while following infection control protocols. VA benefits apply.