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. Title Dental assistant 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. Salary Range part-time $16 - $25 per hour - Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience. 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. Shift & Schedule To be discussed 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) Hiring Process [1] Please apply through the Jobley application form ↓ [2] A recruiter will contact you to schedule an interview ↓ [3] Interview ↓ [4] Job offer ↓ [5] While proceeding with the hiring process, please apply for the Jobley Bonus through your Jobley account. *The average time from application to job offer is about one week to one month. *If you are currently employed and have difficulty changing jobs right now, schedules can be discussed. Jobley Bonus $45 If you land this job through Jobley, you will be eligible for a jobley bonus.