Dental Assistant

Job Description Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an exciting potential opportunity for a Dental Assistant to support Washington Navy Yard Branch Clinic in Washington, DC. Requirements U.S. Citizen Certificate or associate degree as a dental assistant from a program accredited by CODA of the ADA, or certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant school, or from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course. 1 year of experience within the preceding 36 months Certified in Radiography BLS certification through American Heart Association Duties Assists in phases of complex restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, or periodontal treatment. Receives and schedules patients for treatment. Obtains and records the patient’s medical history, charts examination and treatment information, and records prescription information. Sterilizes instruments, materials, and equipment; prepares surgical trays; maintains dental equipment in a clean and operative condition. Assists dentist at chair side, performs intra‑oral procedures as directed, takes preliminary impressions for study models, removes sutures, places and removes rubber dams, perio‑packs, matrix bands, and wedges. Relays dentist’s instructions to patients for post‑treatment care, instructs in proper dental techniques and care of appliances, and explains causes of dental decay. Operates dental X‑ray equipment to take intra‑ and extra‑oral radiographs, maintains, cleans, and performs minor repairs on X‑ray equipment and materials. Pours and trims models from impressions and constructs custom impression trays; maintains recurring reports related to dental activities. Manages patient workload, readiness, and scheduling using Dentrix/MHS Genesis to enter patient-specific workload and readiness status and for scheduling. Benefits Full‑time employee status Monday‑Friday Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) PTO 11 paid federal holidays Location Washington DC EEO Statement EOE / Disability / Vet #J-18808-Ljbffr