Military Dental Assistant: Four-Handed Dentistry Specialist

Aptive; Waipahu (HI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Aptive Resources is seeking a Dental Assistant to join the Naval Health Clinic Hawaii (NHCH) at Camp Smith. This full-time role supports dental officer examinations and four-handed dentistry for Service Members and families.

Minimum qualifications include U.S. citizenship, a CODA/ADA-accredited Certificate or Associate degree, and 36 months of dental assisting experience within 60 months, along with radiation safety training and radiography certification.

Qualifications

• Citizen of the United States
• Certificate or associate degree in dental assisting
• CODA/ADA-accredited program with 12 months experience
• Military dental technician/dental assistant certification with 12 months experience
• State-accredited program graduation within 12 months
• Training includes radiation physics, biology, safety and radiographic techniques
• 36 months experience as a dental assistant within 60 months
• Red Cross Dental Assistant certification with 12 months experience
• AADA membership with required CE and 12 months experience
• Radiography certification per 42 CFR Part 75
• Proficiency in four-handed dentistry and maintaining clinical operatory standards

Responsibilities

• Perform a full range of dental assisting procedures under supervision
• Maintain patient records per Joint Commission and clinical standards
• Assist during anesthesia administration
• Place and remove sutures as needed
• Ensure infection control and operatory cleanliness
• Contribute to team projects and quality improvement meetings

Skills

Dental assisting

Four-handed dentistry

Patient records management

Team coordination

Education

Certificate or associate degree

CODA/ADA-accredited program

Radiation safety training

Red Cross Dental Assistant certification

American Association of Dental Assistants membership

Radiography certification

Job description

Aptive Resources is seeking a Dental Assistant to join the Naval Health Clinic Hawaii (NHCH) at Camp Smith. This full-time role supports dental officer examinations and four-handed dentistry for Service Members and families.

Minimum qualifications include U.S. citizenship, a CODA/ADA-accredited Certificate or Associate degree, and 36 months of dental assisting experience within 60 months, along with radiation safety training and radiography certification.