Dental Assistant

Title: Dental Assistant

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate III

Hiring Range: Up to $50,000

Pay Band: 3

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central Office

Agency Website:

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) is seeking a highly motivated, hardworking, dependable, organized, skilled and experienced individual to serve as a Dental Assistant for individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) in a community based Mobile Dental Program. This position works alongside an interdisciplinary team to assist the dental staff to organize and conduct clinics and treatment within the scope of practice of a dental assistant in a variety of community settings throughout the Commonwealth, as well as assists with production of radiographs, including review of films and determination if radiographs need to be repeated, and performing sterilization of equipment. This position also works with the team to provide advocacy in the areas of oral health and preventive healthcare. Advocacy work of the team includes teaching oral health education, training programs and general presentations regarding the mobile dental program; and providing consultation services, as needed, per the direction of the Dental Team Manager and the Director for the Office of Integrated Health Support Network. This position is responsible for management of clinic schedules, scheduling patient appointments, answering patient and caregiver inquiries regarding the appointment process, organization of patient charts within the dental practice software, stocking and inventory of equipment; and responding to questions and concerns, completing appropriate documentation in clinical records, and maintaining documentation for tracking and data collection. This position has the opportunity to perform standardized or specialized procedures, within the scope of practice of a dental assistant, while obtaining guidance regarding more complex issues of dental care, treatment, and practice and/or program management, as training is provided as needed to ensure opportunity for growth. This is a field position and requires highway driving and routine overnight travel. A valid, unrestricted driver's license and an acceptable driving record in accordance with the Commonwealth's Driver Safety Program are required.

Minimum Qualifications
• Experience performing administrative duties including, but not limited to, all clerical and data entry needs of a dental program.
• Knowledge and skills to utilize basic computer software programs, such as Microsoft Office.
• Experience utilizing dental office electronic software, such as EagleSoft.
• Ability to prioritize workload and priorities scheduling patient appointments.
• Ability to be flexible and function independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent planning/analytical decision-making skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work effectively with adults with special needs in a calm and professional manner.
• Ability to work within scope of practice and the allowable activities of a Dental Assistant without on-site supervision.
• Knowledge of OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
• CPR-BLS certification or ability to obtain.
• X-ray certification or ability to obtain.


Additional Considerations
• Experience utilizing dental practice software.
• Knowledge of Developmental Disabilities and leadership principles and practices.
• Experience in dental assisting and/or dental office management.
• ACLS Certification or the ability to obtain certification.
• Dental Assistant certification credential from the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc. or is willing to obtain.
• Experience driving large vehicles such as a Winnebago or a willingness to learn about driving large mobile dental units, as needed.


Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Stimulated Exercise Notice: Applicants may be required to demonstrate the skills and abilities necessary for satisfactory performance of the work through a stimulated exercise.

For consideration, interested applicants must apply by completing the online application and/or submit a resume. However, emailed, faxed, and hand-delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m., on the listed closing date. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.


DBHDS welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on how to seek this authorization, please refer to Working in the United States or contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office directly.


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Contact Information

Name: ShaKiera Miles

Phone: N/A

Email: View email address on click.appcast.io - Inquiries Only/No Submissions, to include resumes.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at View phone number on click.appcast.io.

Note : Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer