Dental Assistant — Radiology Certified and Patient Care

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; North Highlands (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs (NCHCS) is seeking a Dental Assistant who will assist the dentist in direct patient care and support a full range of duties with some independence in assigned specialties.

Duties include clerical functions and indirect supervision, contributing to patient safety and comfort in VA facilities. Applicants with six months experience or a CODA-accredited program are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Six months experience demonstrating ability to perform the work or familiarity with the work.
• Successful completion of a 1-year dental assistant program accredited by CODA.
• Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist in direct patient care.
• Perform full range of duties with some independence in assigned specialties and clerical functions.
• Work under indirect supervision from the dentist or supervisor.

Skills

Experience

English proficiency

Work readiness (6 months experience)

Education

CODA-accredited 1-year dental assistant program

Experience/education combination

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs (NCHCS) is seeking a Dental Assistant who will assist the dentist in direct patient care and support a full range of duties with some independence in assigned specialties.

Duties include clerical functions and indirect supervision, contributing to patient safety and comfort in VA facilities. Applicants with six months experience or a CODA-accredited program are encouraged to apply.