Dental Assistant: Imaging & Surgery Support

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Federal health/vision/dental insurance

Federal retirement plan (401K)

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Dental Assistant at the Iowa City VA Medical Center. The incumbent assists the dentist in direct patient care and performs clinical and clerical tasks with minimal supervision.

Key responsibilities include preparing operatory, passing instruments, assisting in general and specialized procedures, maintaining infection control, charting, and patient education. The role supports patient comfort and safety in a federal healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Customer service and patient care skills.
• Adherence to infection control protocols.
• Ability to chart findings and treatment plans in patient records.
• Proficiency with dental impressions and models.

Responsibilities

• Set up operatory for planned dental procedures and ensure timely turnover.
• Pass instruments safely and maintain a clear operative field.
• Assist in routine and specialized dental procedures including oral surgery, endodontics, and periodontics.
• Prepare medicaments and impression materials per manufacturer instructions.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and document patient notes.

Skills

Customer service

Infection control

Operatory setup

Dental charting

HIPAA compliance

Impression preparation

Tools

Dental imaging equipment

Sterilization (SPS)

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs is seeking a Dental Assistant at the Iowa City VA Medical Center. The incumbent assists the dentist in direct patient care and performs clinical and clerical tasks with minimal supervision.

Key responsibilities include preparing operatory, passing instruments, assisting in general and specialized procedures, maintaining infection control, charting, and patient education. The role supports patient comfort and safety in a federal healthcare setting.