Senior Dental Assistant: Imaging, Patient Education & Care

US Department of Veterans Affairs; Saint Cloud (MN); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 60.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in Minnesota seeks a Staff Dental Assistant at the GS-6 level to support the dentist during direct patient care and perform related clerical and clinical duties on-site. The incumbent works under supervision and participates in essential radiographic and record-keeping tasks.

Required are US citizenship and either six months of relevant experience or a 1-year CODA-accredited dental assistant program; radiology certification is highly desirable.

Formación

• Six months experience or completion of a CODA-accredited dental assistant program.
• Either qualifies under the grandfathering provision for current VA staff.
• Certification in radiologic procedures is highly desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Assist dentist in direct patient care and procedures.
• Support clerical tasks and daily on-site supervision activities.
• Interpret and record dental data and imaging as needed.
• Maintain and operate dental equipment and sterilization processes.

Conocimientos

Identify normal oral anatomy

Advanced dental procedures knowledge

Vital signs interpretation

Patient education

Dental imaging (intraoral)

Dental equipment maintenance

Electronic dental records entry

Dental laboratory procedures

Educación

1-year CODA-accredited dental assistant program

Descripción del empleo

The US Department of Veterans Affairs in Minnesota seeks a Staff Dental Assistant at the GS-6 level to support the dentist during direct patient care and perform related clerical and clinical duties on-site. The incumbent works under supervision and participates in essential radiographic and record-keeping tasks.

Required are US citizenship and either six months of relevant experience or a 1-year CODA-accredited dental assistant program; radiology certification is highly desirable.