Expanded-Function Dental Assistant (Radiology Certified)

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; North Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, is seeking a Dental Assistant (Expanded Function) to support the Director for Dentistry, OMS. The role requires radiology certification and completion of approved expanded-function training to assist with intra-oral procedures and radiographs.

The candidate should have one year of specialized experience or education as described, with transcripts or certificates attached to the application. DHA direct hire authority is used.

Qualifications

• One-year of acceptable coursework or training for intra-oral procedures.
• Radiology credentialing as required by regulations.
• Proof of completing required training with application (transcripts/certificates).

Responsibilities

• Provide chair-side expanded function duties and intra-oral procedures.
• Operate dental radiographic equipment to capture intra- and extra-oral images.
• Assist in oral prophylaxis and support clinical dental team.

Skills

Radiology certification

Chair-side dental assistant

Intra-oral procedures

Education

Dental hygiene/assistant program (ADA accredited)

U.S. Army Dental Therapy Assistant Training Program

Continuing education in expanded functions

Job description

Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, is seeking a Dental Assistant (Expanded Function) to support the Director for Dentistry, OMS. The role requires radiology certification and completion of approved expanded-function training to assist with intra-oral procedures and radiographs.

The candidate should have one year of specialized experience or education as described, with transcripts or certificates attached to the application. DHA direct hire authority is used.