Expanded-Function Dental Assistant

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System; Prince George (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking a Dental Assistant (Expanded Function) to support dental services within its facilities. The role requires completion of an ADA-accredited dental assistant program or equivalent training, plus specific expanded-function coursework. A minimum of one year in dental assisting or expanded-function duties is expected.

Applicants must meet federal qualification standards. Positions are typically full-time, with on-site duties in federal facilities.

Qualifications

• Education/Training: general rule—education is not creditable above GL-05; graduate education or internship may be credited when directly related.
• Special Requirements for Dental Assistant (Expanded Function): must have completed 1 year of acceptable coursework or training for intra-oral procedures.
• Experience: at least one year of specialized dental assistant experience or expanded function work; related duties may apply.

Education

Post-secondary dental assistant program (ADA-accredited)

Job description

US Bureau of Prisons/Federal Prison System is seeking a Dental Assistant (Expanded Function) to support dental services within its facilities. The role requires completion of an ADA-accredited dental assistant program or equivalent training, plus specific expanded-function coursework. A minimum of one year in dental assisting or expanded-function duties is expected.

Applicants must meet federal qualification standards. Positions are typically full-time, with on-site duties in federal facilities.