Dental Assistant - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized

Veterans Health Administration

Fargo (ND)

On-site

USD 32,000 - 59,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment incentive

Student Loan Repayment Program

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Child Care Subsidy

Federal health/vision/dental

Federal retirement/401K

Telework not available

Job summary

The Fargo VA Health Care System is actively seeking a full-time Dental Assistant to support the Surgical Care service line. The role includes chairside duties across restorative and surgical procedures, and operating dental X-ray equipment for intra- and extra-oral images.

You will help train students, maintain clinic equipment, manage supplies, and ensure patient safety while following infection control protocols. A signed recruitment incentive may be authorized.

Qualifications

Chairside dental assisting in restorative, prosthodontic, surgical, endodontic, and periodontal care.
Operate dental X-ray equipment for intra- and extra-oral radiographs.
Assist in training students from affiliated schools.

Responsibilities

Chairside patient care and chairside assisting.
Dental imaging and infection control.
Clinic support and equipment maintenance.

Skills

Chairside dental assisting

Dental imaging (X-ray)

Infection control

Training students

Record keeping

Education

Dental Assistant certificate/degree

Tools

Omnicell

Dental X-ray equipment

Job description

Dental Assistant - Recruitment/Relocation Incentive Authorized

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs

The Fargo VA Health Care System is recruiting for 1 full-time Dental Assistant for the Surgical Care service line. ***A recruitment/relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.*** ***This occupational series may be eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program (SLRP).***

Key Responsibilities

Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Incumbent performs chairside dental assistant duties in all phases of restorative, prosthodontic, surgical, endodontic, and periodontal treatment as provided in the dental clinic or operating room. The employee operates dental X-ray equipment to take intra- and extra-oral radiographs. The employee also assists in training students from affiliated schools, observing and advising them as they perform their duties.

In addition, the position is responsible for clinic an d dental equipment maintenance, stocking of supplies and appropriate record keeping.

Duties include, but are not limited to: Chairside Assisting Dental Imaging Infection Control and Equipment Reprocessing Clinic Support Patient Safety Employee Education Dental Laboratory Functions Direct Patient Care Operating Room Dispense and administer medications from Omnicell under doctor's orders Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:15 a.m.-3:45 p.m. or 7:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus): Authorized Permanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not authorized Pay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year) Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.

Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66.

Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VA Insurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement) Telework: Not available Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not authorized The VA Midwest Health Care Network advocates for a Whole Health System of care in each of the Medical Centers.

This is an approach to healthcare that empowers and equips people to take charge of their health and well-being and live their lives to the fullest. As an employee operating in a Whole Health System of care, you will operate in a model with three core elements, seeking to create a personalized health plan for each Veteran. This is done in the context of healing relationships and healing environments and a connection back to the Veteran's community.

This aligns with the Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Mission Statement to Honor America's Veterans by providing exceptional health care that improves their health and well-being.

Requirements & Education

IMPORTANT: A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education. Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S. Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $32435 – $59031/yr.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-01-04.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.