Dental Radiology Assistant – Patient Care & Procedures

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Carrollton Township (MI); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs (Aleda Lutz VA Medical Center, Saginaw, MI) seeks a Dental Assistant to support routine patient care under supervision, with opportunities for more complex procedures as experience grows.

Basic requirements include US citizenship, six months of related experience or a CODA-accredited program, and radiology certification via DANB/DoD or state board. Strong infection control and patient privacy knowledge are expected.

Qualifications

• Six months experience in dental assisting or related exposure.
• 1-year CODA-accredited dental assistant program.
• Radiology credentialing per 42 CFR Part 75.

Responsibilities

• Provide routine patient care and assist the dentist.
• Perform basic radiographic image capture and processing.
• Maintain infection control and safe instrument handling.

Skills

Infection control

Patient communication

Emergency knowledge

Radiography basics

Privacy compliance

Education

CODA-accredited dental assistant program

Radiology certification (DANB or DoD-approved)

Tools

Electronic dental records

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs (Aleda Lutz VA Medical Center, Saginaw, MI) seeks a Dental Assistant to support routine patient care under supervision, with opportunities for more complex procedures as experience grows.

Basic requirements include US citizenship, six months of related experience or a CODA-accredited program, and radiology certification via DANB/DoD or state board. Strong infection control and patient privacy knowledge are expected.