Dental Assistant: Radiography & Chairside Support

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Jefferson Barracks (MO); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists with radiographic imaging, chairside assistance, intra-oral procedures and recordkeeping.

The role requires completing a CODA-accredited dental assistant program, six months of relevant experience or education, and certification or eligibility for radiologic credentials. Public Law 97-35 applies for credentialing, with potential for temporary appointments as needed.

Qualifications

• CODA-accredited dental assistant program completion or equivalent.
• Six months experience or education related to dental assisting.
• Certification/licensure requirements for radiologic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Recordkeeping and clinic maintenance support.
• Intra-oral procedures and radiography assistance.
• Chairside support to the dentist and other staff.

Skills

Infection control

Patient privacy

Radiographic image capture

Chairside assistance

Education

CODA-accredited dental assistant program

Tools

Electronic dental records

Job description

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Dental Assistant to support dentists with radiographic imaging, chairside assistance, intra-oral procedures and recordkeeping.

The role requires completing a CODA-accredited dental assistant program, six months of relevant experience or education, and certification or eligibility for radiologic credentials. Public Law 97-35 applies for credentialing, with potential for temporary appointments as needed.