Expanded-Function Dental Assistant - Chairside Radiography

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Oak Harbor (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor in Oak Harbor, WA, seeks a Dental Assistant (Expanded Function) to support dental procedures with chairside assistance, radiographic imaging, and patient record management. The role requires completion of approved training and certification in expanded functions and radiography, with eligibility for direct hire under federal guidelines.

Recruitment incentives may be authorized; relocation may be considered.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience providing chairside assistance to dentists during dental procedures.
• Experience operating dental radiographs to capture dental images.
• Maintain patient records and schedule appointments, plus inventory and supplies management.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside assistance to dentists during a variety of dental procedures.
• Operate dental radiographic equipment to capture images.
• Maintain patient records and manage appointment scheduling.
• Monitor and order dental supplies as needed.

Skills

Chairside assistance

Radiographs operation

Recordkeeping

Appointment scheduling

Inventory management

Education

Dental Assistant certification

Graduate-level coursework related to dental work

Tools

Dental radiography equipment

Job description

Naval Health Clinic Oak Harbor in Oak Harbor, WA, seeks a Dental Assistant (Expanded Function) to support dental procedures with chairside assistance, radiographic imaging, and patient record management. The role requires completion of approved training and certification in expanded functions and radiography, with eligibility for direct hire under federal guidelines.

Recruitment incentives may be authorized; relocation may be considered.