Lead Dental Assistant, Expanded Function (EFDA)

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

Job summary

US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Dental Assistant (LDA/EFDA) at the GS-7 level. The incumbent demonstrates leadership and advanced clinical skills with EFDA responsibilities, while handling administrative duties to support high-quality dental care.

Applicants may be referred before all licensure requirements are met. Mandatory: US citizenship, CODA-accredited program, radiographer certification, DANB certification, and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Six months experience performing dental assisting tasks or relevant familiarity.
• Completion of a CODA-accredited dental assistant program (1 year) or equivalent.
• English language proficiency in speaking and writing as required.

Responsibilities

• Perform expanded function dental assisting duties under supervision.
• Lead dental assistant responsibilities and clinical duties as assigned.
• Greet and coordinate patient flow, maintain records and radiographic procedures as required.

Education

CODA-accredited dental assistant program

Job description

US Department of Veterans Affairs seeks a Dental Assistant (LDA/EFDA) at the GS-7 level. The incumbent demonstrates leadership and advanced clinical skills with EFDA responsibilities, while handling administrative duties to support high-quality dental care.

Applicants may be referred before all licensure requirements are met. Mandatory: US citizenship, CODA-accredited program, radiographer certification, DANB certification, and English proficiency.