Dental Assistant - Imaging & Patient Care (Full-Time)

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Bedford, MA is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support Dental Services at the VA Bedford Healthcare System.

The role involves preparing operatory and imaging; assisting dentists in routine and complex procedures; and maintaining infection control and patient privacy as part of a comprehensive dental care team. The ideal candidate will have CODA-accredited training or equivalent, radiography certification, and strong English communication.

Qualifications

• Must have completed CODA-accredited dental assistant program or equivalent education/experience.
• English language proficiency and ability to communicate effectively.
• Candidate may be referred and tentatively selected before all requirements are met.

Responsibilities

• Set up operatory/surgery suite for planned procedures and ensure timely turnover.
• Assist in dental procedures including oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, and implants.

Skills

Infection control

Dental procedures knowledge

Radiographic image capture

Patient privacy

Communication skills

Education

CODA-accredited dental assistant program

Radiology credentialing (DANB or state/DoD)

Tools

Electronic dental records

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Bedford, MA is seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support Dental Services at the VA Bedford Healthcare System.

The role involves preparing operatory and imaging; assisting dentists in routine and complex procedures; and maintaining infection control and patient privacy as part of a comprehensive dental care team. The ideal candidate will have CODA-accredited training or equivalent, radiography certification, and strong English communication.