Dental Assistant with Radiology Certification (BLS)

Veterans Health Administration; Bedford (MA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration's VA Bedford Healthcare Systems in Bedford, MA is hiring a Dental Assistant for a full-time, 40-hour week in Dental Services.

Applicants may be referred pending the completion of education or certification/licensure requirements. Basic requirements include U.S. citizenship and English proficiency; six months experience or CODA-accredited education; radiologic competence; and, while not required, DANB certification is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• Six months experience or CODA-accredited dental assistant program.
• Advanced knowledge of infection control and radiographic procedures.
• Basic privacy requirements and patient handling standards.
• Radiologic competence certification or equivalent provisions.

Skills

Infection control

Dental procedures

Radiographic image capture

Patient privacy

Communication skills

Education

CODA-accredited dental assistant program

Tools

Radiographic equipment

Dental software

Job description

The Veterans Health Administration's VA Bedford Healthcare Systems in Bedford, MA is hiring a Dental Assistant for a full-time, 40-hour week in Dental Services.

Applicants may be referred pending the completion of education or certification/licensure requirements. Basic requirements include U.S. citizenship and English proficiency; six months experience or CODA-accredited education; radiologic competence; and, while not required, DANB certification is highly desirable.