Lead Dental Assistant - Expanded Function & Surgery

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA; Eglin Air Force Base (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA seeks a Supervisory Dental Assistant (Expanded Function) at Eglin AFB, Florida. The role requires preparing patients for oral surgery, assisting dentists, and handling administrative duties in a dental setting.

Applicants must meet federal radiology credentialing standards and complete a 4-year dental program or equivalent; experience in radiology and intra-oral procedures is essential. Training may include education credits and transcripts.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience providing dental assistance such as preparing patients for oral surgery, assisting dentist in oral surgical procedures, and performing administrative functions within a dental environment.
• Must meet radiology certification/credentialing requirements per federal standards.
• Education may be substituted with a full 4-year dental assistant or dental hygiene program including required radiation courses.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for oral surgery and assist dentists during procedures.
• Perform administrative tasks in a dental environment.
• Ensure radiographic safety and proper film handling and processing.

Skills

Dental assisting

Oral surgery prep

Radiology procedures

Medical documentation

Education

4-year dental program

Tools

Radiology equipment

Job description

US Military Treatment Facilities under DHA seeks a Supervisory Dental Assistant (Expanded Function) at Eglin AFB, Florida. The role requires preparing patients for oral surgery, assisting dentists, and handling administrative duties in a dental setting.

Applicants must meet federal radiology credentialing standards and complete a 4-year dental program or equivalent; experience in radiology and intra-oral procedures is essential. Training may include education credits and transcripts.