
Dental Assistant
- Dublin, GA
- Temporary
- Full-time
- Dental Assistant shall provide clinical and administrative support services to the dental service unit. Duties to include but not limited to:
- The dental assistant shall provide chair-side assistance for general and
procedures. * The dental assistant shall prepare the treatment rooms and instruments forpatient care ensuring appropriateness as to procedure being delivered * The dental assistant shall retract tissue, suction and pass instruments during procedures.
- The dental assistant will be proficient in taking digital radiographs.
- The dental assistant shall follow all infection control standards and protocols in compliance with the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center guidelines.
- The dental assistant shall comply with the VA regulations for safety and privacy.
- The dental assistant shall be available to work Tuesday - Friday, 0800 - 1630 and some Saturdays from 0800 - 1200.
- The dental assistant must meet the needs of the customer while
treat the customers to include the patients, visitors, volunteers and all medical
center staff in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner. * The dental assistant will work under the general supervision of the dental chief or designee.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum of two (2) years of recent dental assistant experience
- Certificated as a Dental Assistant
- DANB Certification preferred
- Active BLS (AHA Preferred) Card
- Proven ability to speak, understand, read, and write English fluently
- Authorized to work in the U.S. indefinitely without sponsorship (all jobs)
- Ability to obtain a public trust