Dental Assistant: Restorative & Imaging Support

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Cape Coral (FL); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Bay Pines VA Healthcare System is hiring a Dental Assistant to support the dental treatment team. The role involves assisting the dentist in patient care, performing clinical and clerical tasks, and working with dental imaging and records systems.

Candidates should have a CODA-accredited one-year program or equivalent experience, and may pursue required radiology certifications. The position emphasizes patient safety and teamwork within VA guidelines.

Qualifications

• 1 year of dental assistant education or experience.
• Evidence of CODA-accredited program is required.
• Equivalent combinations of experience and education qualify.

Responsabilités

• Assist dentist in direct patient care and dental procedures.
• Perform clinical, dental laboratory, and clerical tasks.
• Operate with minimal supervision within the dental team.

Connaissances

Anatomy knowledge

Vital signs

Emergency care

Dental instruments

Electronic records

Formation

CODA-accredited dental assistant program

Outils

Radiography equipment

Electronic dental records

Dental imaging

Description du poste

Bay Pines VA Healthcare System is hiring a Dental Assistant to support the dental treatment team. The role involves assisting the dentist in patient care, performing clinical and clerical tasks, and working with dental imaging and records systems.

Candidates should have a CODA-accredited one-year program or equivalent experience, and may pursue required radiology certifications. The position emphasizes patient safety and teamwork within VA guidelines.