Dental Assistant

Quick Facts

• Role: Dental Assistant

• Schedule: Monday–Friday 7:30am–4:00pm

Description

Provide patient-focused support by assisting the dentist with clinical procedures and performing independent clinical/clerical tasks with daily on-site supervision for complex issues. Work across restorative, surgical, endodontic, and periodontal care (including prosthodontics and implant placement assistance) while maintaining standard infection control. Also support dental imaging (traditional or digital), vital sign monitoring, and electronic record documentation and lab case preparation.

Responsibilities

• Set up and clean operatory/surgery suite; prepare instruments and medicaments

• Assist with routine and specialized dental procedures; pass instruments safely

• Maintain a clear operative field and follow infection control protocols

• Prepare impression materials, study models, denture impression trays, and bite rims

• Remove plaque/soft debris from removable prostheses; provide post-operative and oral hygiene instructions

• Assist in specialized dental procedures (oral surgery, endodontics, periodontics, prosthodontics, implant placement/restoration)

• Fabricate athletic mouth guards and bleaching trays

• Prepare instruments for sterilization transfer

• Capture diagnostic-quality dental images in traditional or digital formats; adjust settings as requested to minimize retakes

• Support clerical workflows: assist with charting and computerized progress notes, complete clinical reminders, and cover schedule gaps from cancellations

• Prepare cases for dental laboratory and ensure timely retrieval of completed cases

• Enter and retrieve data using electronic dental records

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Proficient in written and spoken English

• Subject to background/security investigation

• Complete pre-employment onboarding and requirements (including I-9) and participate in seasonal influenza vaccination

• Meet education/experience requirements: 6 months relevant experience OR successful completion of a 1-year CODA-accredited dental assistant program (or equivalent combination)

• Meet radiologic procedure credentialing requirements for dental radiation safety (exam/coursework/program approvals as specified)

• Selective Service registration for eligible males

• May be required to complete urinalysis testing for selected testing-designated positions

Benefits

Comprehensive federal benefits package; eligibility depends on the type of position held (full-time/part-time/intermittent).