Dental Assistant: Operatory Support & Special Procedures

Veterans Health Administration; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 71,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration in California is seeking a Dental Assistant to assist the dentist in direct patient care, with some independence in assigned specialties and clerical functions. Duties are performed at VA NCHCS facilities. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Telework: Not Available.

The position requires compliance with infection control protocols, patient identification, and participation in the Medication Reconciliation, Time-Out, and IMED consent processes.

Qualifications

• Transcript must be submitted with your application.
• Foreign education must be accompanied by a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency.

Responsibilities

• Prepares operatory and/or surgery suite for planned dental procedure and ensures equipment, materials, and supplies are ready.
• Passes instruments safely and efficiently; maintains clear operative field and retracts tissues as needed.
• Assists in routine general dental procedures and in specialized procedures (oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics).
• Complies with infection control protocols and patient identification requirements; participates in Medication Reconciliation and Time-Out processes.

Job description

Veterans Health Administration in California is seeking a Dental Assistant to assist the dentist in direct patient care, with some independence in assigned specialties and clerical functions. Duties are performed at VA NCHCS facilities. Work Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.; Telework: Not Available.

The position requires compliance with infection control protocols, patient identification, and participation in the Medication Reconciliation, Time-Out, and IMED consent processes.