Dental Assistant

Are you looking for a Challenge? Looking for an innovative organization and the opportunity to learn and grow professionally? We can help! We are seeking a Dental Assistant to support the Veteran community in the Viera, FL area. This position is open to all candidates, including Locum or Traveling professionals.

Position Highlights:

• Logistics:
  • Pay: $22.40 + an hour.
    
  • Contract Type: 1 base year with 4, 1-year option periods
  • Schedule: Office Hours: 6:30 am to 8:00 pm
  • Location: 2900 Veterans Way Viera, FL 32940 
    
• Requirements:
  • Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
  • Successful completion of a 1-year dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
  • 1 year of experience as a dental assistant.
  • A Dental Radiological Certificate is mandatory.
    • Dental Radiation Health and Safety Examination Administered by the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc.
    • Successful completion of the Principles and Practice of Dental Radiology and Radiographic Safety courses and examinations developed by the Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Dentistry.
    • Successful completion of a radiation health and safety program or examination approved by a state board of dentistry or the Department of Defense (DoD).
  • Basic Life Support (BLS) or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
  • Previous experience with the VA is a plus.
  • Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) is a plus.
• Benefits:
  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • 401(k) match
  • Paid sick leave
  • Paid vacation
  • 11 federal paid holidays

I've never heard of Terrestris. Why should I join the team?

In 2025, Terrestris was ranked 185 out of the top 5,000 fastest growing private companies in America by Inc. We hit this mark because, at Terrestris, we form strong client and team relationships through transparency and strive to create an environment where our team can let their excellence shine through. By finding, developing, and incorporating new ideas, we provide memorable services. Rooted in the USMC values of honor, courage, and commitment, Terrestris seeks to deliver extraordinary value to the American people by helping the Government become more efficient and effective.

What does a typical day look like for the Dental Assistant?

You will:

• Show courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude for patients, co-workers, and the public.
• Assist customers with questions or concerns and provide service recovery.
• Provide chairside assistance with setup and operating equipment for planned dental procedures and clean the dental unit for timely turnover.
• Passes instruments safely, accurately, and efficiently.
• Keeps operative field clear of debris and retracts oral tissues effectively and comfortably.
• Prepares dental medicaments and impression materials per manufacturer's instructions.
• Images are characterized by diagnostic quality, accurately oriented and exposed. Dental imaging safety techniques are utilized, and retakes are minimized. Imaging requests are accomplished within the desired time frame.
• Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in setting up and cleaning up operatories.
• Instruments are properly prepared for sterilization by SPS standards.
• Demonstrates proper infection control procedures in exposing images.
• Assists patients in scheduling appointments.
• Assists in filling gaps in the doctor's schedule due to late cancellations and failed appointments.
• Assists dentist in charting findings and treatment plans in patient record.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA with written and verbal information.
• Participates in patient identification and time-out per Joint Commission requirements.
• Takes impressions for diagnostic casts and preliminary impressions for prosthetic fabrication.
• Remove temporary crown/bridge and clean tooth preparation of debris.
• Re-cement and fabricate temporary crowns.
• Provide post-operative and other appropriate patient education.

What qualifications do you look for?

You might be the professional we're looking for if you have:

• Authorization to work in the U.S. permanently, without sponsorship.
• Successful completion of a 1-year dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA).
• 1 year of experience as a dental assistant.
• A Dental Radiological Certificate is mandatory.
  • Dental Radiation Health and Safety Examination Administered by the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc.
  • Successful completion of the Principles and Practice of Dental Radiology and Radiographic Safety courses and examinations developed by the Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Dentistry.
  • Successful completion of a radiation health and safety program or examination approved by a state board of dentistry or the Department of Defense (DoD).
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Previous experience with the VA is a plus.
• Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) is a plus.

If selected, candidates will need to complete credentialing and onboarding requirements consistent with VA medical staff processes.

What kind of benefits does Terrestris Offer?

We offer outstanding benefits, including health, financial, and retirement benefits, as well as paid leave, professional development, tuition assistance, and work-life programs. Our award programs acknowledge employees for exceptional performance and superior demonstration of our service standards. Full-time and part-time employees working at least 20 hours a week regularly are eligible to participate in our benefit programs. Other offerings may be provided for employees not within this category.

Terrestris is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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