Dental Assistant

Allied Health ProfessionalDuties include, but are not limited to:Shows courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude for patients, coworkers and the public;Sets up operatory and/or surgery suite for planned dental procedure and cleans 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;Accomplishes all intra-operative procedures within standard infection control protocols;Assists in routine general dental procedures;Assists in specialized dental procedures, such as oral maxillofacial surgery, endodontics, and surgical periodontics;Images are characterized by diagnostic quality, accurately oriented and exposed;Dental imaging safety techniques are utilized, and retakes are minimized;Complies with Reusable Medical Equipment requirements;Assists patients in scheduling appointments and filling gaps in the doctor's schedule due to late cancellations and failed appointments;Assists dentist in charting findings and treatment plans in patient records;Performs as time-keeper, dental supply clerk and local administrative assistant;Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA with written and verbal information;Monitors patient condition and vital signs during treatment, being alert for signs of physical distress;Pours impressions and prepares study models;Makes final denture impression trays and prepares bite rims;Remove sutures and removal of periodontal surgical dressing;Impressions for diagnostic casts and preliminary impressions for prosthetic fabrication;Remove temporary crown/bridge and clean tooth preparation of debris;Recement and fabricate temporary crowns;Coronal polishing of teeth;Place rubber dams and matrix bands;Provides post-operative and other appropriate patient education.Work Schedule: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pmRecruitment/Relocation Incentives (Sign-on Bonus): Not AuthorizedPermanent Change of Station (Relocation Assistance): Not AuthorizedPay: Competitive salary and regular salary increases.Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time offer per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)Parental Leave: After 12 months of employment, up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave in connection with the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child.Child Care Subsidy: After 60 days of employment, full time employees with a total family income below $144,000 may be eligible for a childcare subsidy up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for eligible children up to the monthly maximum of $416.66Retirement: Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% in contributions by VAInsurance: Federal health/vision/dental/term life/long-term care (many federal insurance programs can be carried into retirement)Telework: Not AvailableVirtual: This is not a virtual position.Functional Statement #: 000000Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized