Dental assistant

Dental NV - Dental Assistant

Join the team at Joint Base Myer - Henderson Hall. As a Dental Assistant within the Military Treatment Facilities, you will provide critical support to dental officers, ensuring high-quality oral healthcare for our service members and their families. This is a permanent, full-time position in the competitive service, utilized under Direct Hire Authority.

Pay

$16~$25 per hour

Salary Details
- Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.

Employment Type

Part-time

Requirements

• Basic life support
• X-ray / Radiography Certification

Mandatory Certifications
Radiography Certification: Must meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75 and be certified as a radiographer.
Basic Life Support (BLS): Must obtain and maintain current certification.
Experience or Education
You must meet one of the following:
Specialized Experience: One year of experience equivalent to the GS-04 level (including intra-oral procedures and operating X-ray equipment).
Education: Completion of a 4-year dental assistant or dental hygiene program with at least 24 semester hours in radiation-related coursework.
Combination: A qualifying mix of the education and experience listed above.
Conditions of Employment
Citizenship: Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Health: Requires a pre-employment physical, annual TB testing, and mandatory seasonal influenza/Hepatitis B vaccinations.
Security: Subject to a Tier 1 background investigation and credit check.
Drug Testing: Requires pre-employment urinalysis and random testing thereafter.
Physical: Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs and wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job Description

Clinical Procedures: Perform intra-oral procedures, take preliminary impressions for study models, remove sutures, and place/remove rubber dams and matrix bands.
Radiology: Operate dental X-ray equipment to produce intra and extra-oral radiographs.
Patient Care: Receive and schedule patients, chart examination/treatment info, and relay instructions from the dentist.
Support & Maintenance: Sterilize instruments, prepare surgical trays, maintain dental equipment, and manage supply levels.
Training: Assist in the clinical training of student dental assistants.

Benefits

Health, Dental, & Vision Insurance
FEHB (Health): Choose from over 200 health plan options. The government typically pays 70% to 75% of your premiums.
FEDVIP (Dental & Vision): Supplemental dental and vision insurance with competitive group rates.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Pay for out-of-pocket health and dependent care expenses using pre-tax dollars.
2. Retirement & Savings
FERS (Pension): A "Defined Benefit" plan that provides a lifetime monthly annuity after you retire (vesting occurs after 5 years of service).
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP): Similar to a 401(k), with a 5% employer match (1% automatic, 4% matching).
Social Security: You earn Social Security credits while working in this position.
3. Paid Time Off & Leave
Annual Leave (Vacation):
0–3 years of service: 13 days per year.
3–15 years of service: 20 days per year.
15+ years of service: 26 days per year.
Sick Leave: 13 days per year with no limit on how much you can accumulate.
Paid Holidays: 11 federal holidays per year.
Paid Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child (after 12 months of service).
4. Education & Professional Incentives
Student Loan Repayment: You may be eligible for programs that pay up to $10,000–$20,000 annually toward your student loans.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF): As a federal employee, you may qualify for total loan forgiveness after 10 years of qualifying payments.
Liability Coverage: As a DHA employee, malpractice insurance is typically assumed by the U.S. Government.
5. Installation Perks (On-Base)
Fitness Centers: Free access to well-equipped military gym facilities at Fort Myer.
Tax-Free Shopping: Access to on-base exchanges (PX/BX) and commissaries (grocery stores).
MWR Discounts: Access to "Morale, Welfare, and Recreation" programs, which include discounted tickets to movies, theme parks, and travel resorts.

Jobley Bonus: $45 (awarded to candidates hired through Jobley)

Shift & Schedule

To be discussed

About the Practice

• Name: Dental NV
• Location: 21495 Ridgetop Circle Suit 100, Sterling, VA 20166