Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Radiographic Support

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Knoxville (TN); Presencial; USD 45.000 - 65.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Dental Assistant to support the dentist in direct patient care and to perform clinical and clerical functions with appropriate supervision. Applicants must meet citizenship and English proficiency requirements and may be referred if educational/licensure requirements are unmet pending completion.

The position requires CODA-accredited training or six months of relevant experience, along with radiologic certification prerequisites.

Formación

• English proficiency in spoken and written form as per 38 U.S.C. 7403(f).
• Six months experience in dental assisting or completion of a CODA-accredited program.
• Radiologic certification requirements and radiography training as per DoD/VA standards.

Responsabilidades

• Assist dentist in patient care and perform supplemental clinical duties.
• Perform clerical tasks as needed for patient intake and records.
• Maintain and operate dental equipment and radiographs per regulations.

Conocimientos

English proficiency

Interpersonal skills

Educación

CODA-accredited dental assistant program

Herramientas

Dental radiography equipment

EDR - electronic dental records

Descripción del empleo

Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Dental Assistant to support the dentist in direct patient care and to perform clinical and clerical functions with appropriate supervision. Applicants must meet citizenship and English proficiency requirements and may be referred if educational/licensure requirements are unmet pending completion.

The position requires CODA-accredited training or six months of relevant experience, along with radiologic certification prerequisites.