EFDA: Clinical Dental Assistant with Advanced Imaging

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Eugene (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Dental Assistant to support the dentist with direct patient care, chairside assistance, and related clerical tasks. The role includes preparing patients, assisting with imaging and procedure setup, and ensuring sterility and safety in dental treatment areas.

Applicants may be considered while meeting education or certification/licensure requirements; qualifications include either six months of experience or a CODA-accredited one-year program and

Qualifications

• Must have six months of relevant experience or completion of a CODA-accredited dental assistant program.
• Certification in radiography per federal standards is required.
• Citizenship as United States required.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist at chairside and prepare patients for treatment.
• Receive and prepare patients for dental procedures and support in operating room when needed.
• Perform clerical duties related to dental care under supervision.

Skills

Dental assisting

Radiographic procedures

Education

CODA-accredited dental assisting program

Radiography credentialing certification

Job description

The US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Dental Assistant to support the dentist with direct patient care, chairside assistance, and related clerical tasks. The role includes preparing patients, assisting with imaging and procedure setup, and ensuring sterility and safety in dental treatment areas.

Applicants may be considered while meeting education or certification/licensure requirements; qualifications include either six months of experience or a CODA-accredited one-year program and