Dental Assistant – Patient Care & Imaging Pro

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive offered

Paid time off and federal benefits

Parental leave eligibility

Job summary

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Ann Arbor seeks a staff dental assistant to provide routine patient care with indirect supervision. The role includes chairside assistance, imaging, infection control, and clerical support while maintaining high standards of safety and patient service.

Qualified candidates will have CODA-accredited training and radiographic credentials, with strong English proficiency and the ability to work with diverse veterans in a respectful environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of an educational program meeting or exceeding VA standards and radiographic credentialing.
• Ability to identify normal oral anatomy and perform four-handed dentistry.
• Proficiency in English and radiologic safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Chairside assisting and operatory setup for planned procedures.
• Perform dental imaging and ensure diagnostic quality.
• Infection control, instrument processing and sterilization.
• Clerical duties, scheduling, and updating patient records.
• Provide patient education and referrals when appropriate.

Skills

Chairside assisting

Infection control

Vital signs monitoring

Patient education

Dental imaging

Data entry in EDR

Education

CODA-accredited dental assistant program

Radiographic competency certification

English proficiency

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Electronic dental records

Job description

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs in Ann Arbor seeks a staff dental assistant to provide routine patient care with indirect supervision. The role includes chairside assistance, imaging, infection control, and clerical support while maintaining high standards of safety and patient service.

Qualified candidates will have CODA-accredited training and radiographic credentials, with strong English proficiency and the ability to work with diverse veterans in a respectful environment.