Expanded-Function Dental Assistant: Oral Surgery Support

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Keller Army Community Hospital in West Point, NY seeks a Dental Assistant (Expanded Functions) under a Direct Hire solicitation. This federal role requires completion of an accredited dental assistant program with radiology training and meeting radiology certification standards.

Applicants must document education and experience as described in the qualification section; federal salary negotiations may apply for those new to federal service.

Qualifications

• Specialized Experience: 1 year setting up or assisting with oral surgery procedures.
• Education: Completion of a full four-year dental assistant program including at least 24 semester hours in radiation physics/biology/health/safety, X-ray techniques, and related topics.
• Combination of Education and Experience: total % must be at least 100% to qualify.

Skills

Oral surgery assistance

X-ray operation

Impression taking

Education

4-year dental assistant program with radiology coursework

Tools

Radiology equipment

Job description

Keller Army Community Hospital in West Point, NY seeks a Dental Assistant (Expanded Functions) under a Direct Hire solicitation. This federal role requires completion of an accredited dental assistant program with radiology training and meeting radiology certification standards.

Applicants must document education and experience as described in the qualification section; federal salary negotiations may apply for those new to federal service.