Dental Assistant - Radiology Support (Alaska COLA)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Alaska; On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Bassett Army Community Hospital in Alaska seeks a Dental Assistant to support a dental team, provide chairside assistance, and perform intraoral procedures, impressions, and x-ray work. The role requires radiology certification and adherence to safety standards.

Qualified applicants will have a four-year dental assistant or dental hygiene program and experience with radiographic procedures. This is a federal Direct Hire for Alaska residents, with COLA adjustments noted for Alaska.

Qualifications

• Chairside assistance to dental specialist.
• Intraoral procedures and preliminary impressions.
• Operate dental X-ray equipment.
• Certification in radiology per applicable standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to a dental specialist.
• Perform intraoral procedures and take preliminary impressions.
• Operate dental X-ray equipment and ensure film quality.
• Maintain radiology safety, health, and protection standards.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Radiology safety

Education

Four-year dental assistant/dental hygiene program

Tools

Dental X-ray equipment

Job description

Bassett Army Community Hospital in Alaska seeks a Dental Assistant to support a dental team, provide chairside assistance, and perform intraoral procedures, impressions, and x-ray work. The role requires radiology certification and adherence to safety standards.

Qualified applicants will have a four-year dental assistant or dental hygiene program and experience with radiographic procedures. This is a federal Direct Hire for Alaska residents, with COLA adjustments noted for Alaska.