Dental Assistant

Currently recruiting a Dental Assistant to provide dental support services at Naval Medical Center San Diego in San Diego, California . The Dental Assistant will provide services Monday through Friday, normally between 6: 30 a.M. And 3: 00 p.M. , with 8-hour shifts and a 30-minute unpaid lunch break. This is a meaningful opportunity to support dental care for active duty service members, their families, and other eligible beneficiaries in a military medical setting.

DUTIES OF THE DENTAL ASSISTANT:

• Provide administrative and clinical support to ensure efficient dental clinic and dental laboratory operations.
• Support case intake, documentation, data management, and coordination of dental laboratory case progress.
• Coordinate cases being outsourced to military and civilian dental laboratories.
• Serve as a customer service point of contact for communication with dentists regarding case progress, updates, and due dates.
• Organize data related to dental laboratory case completion, including anticipated lead times.
• Assist in one or more phases of complex or difficult restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, or periodontal treatment.
• Receive and schedule patients for dental treatment.
• Obtain and record related patient medical history.
• Chart examination and treatment information.
• Record information on prescriptions.
• Sterilize instruments, materials, and equipment.
• Prepare surgical trays.
• Maintain dental equipment in a clean and operative condition.
• Assist dentists chairside during dental procedures.
• Perform intra-oral procedures as directed by the dentist.
• Take preliminary impressions for study models.
• Remove sutures.
• Place and remove rubber dams, perio-packs, matrix bands, and wedges.
• Relay dentist instructions to patients regarding post-treatment care.
• Instruct patients in proper dental techniques, care of appliances, and causes of dental decay.
• Operate dental X-ray equipment to take intra-oral and extra-oral radiographs.
• Maintain, clean, and perform minor repairs on X-ray equipment and materials.
• Pour and trim models from impressions.
• Construct custom impression trays.
• Maintain recurring reports related to dental activities.
• Comply with infection control, safety, documentation, and patient privacy requirements applicable to the military treatment facility.

QUALIFICATIONS OF THE DENTAL ASSISTANT:

• Must satisfy at least one (1) of the following education, certification, or experience pathways:
  • Certificate or Associate Degree as a dental assistant or dental technician from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation of the American Dental Association and 12 months of experience within the preceding 24 months.
  • Certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant school and 12 months of experience within the preceding 24 months.
  • Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course and 12 months of experience within the preceding 24 months.
  • 36 months of experience within the preceding 48 months as a dental assistant in a private practice or military clinic.
  • Membership in good standing with the American Association of Dental Assistants, with required continuing education, and 12 months of experience within the preceding 24 months.
• Training must have included coursework in radiation physics;radiation biology;radiation health, safety, and protection;X-ray films and radiographic film quality;radiographic techniques;darkroom and processing techniques;film mounting;and digital radiographic processing techniques.
• Training in CAD/CAM technology, ceramics, or orthodontics is required for applicable specialization.
• Must be certified in radiography as required by 42 CFR Part 75.
• Must be able to complete required health, immunization, tuberculosis, and Hepatitis B screening requirements before providing services.
• Must be able to complete required background/security processes for access to a Navy and Defense Health Agency medical facility.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen for access to U.S. Government networks.
• Must maintain a professional appearance and comply with all applicable facility policies, procedures, training, safety, infection control, and documentation requirements.

ABOUT THE ARORA GROUP:

The Arora Group is an award-winning, Joint Commission-certified nationwide healthcare services company that has supported the health care needs of the men and women who serve our country, their families, and veterans since 1989. We connect skilled healthcare professionals with meaningful opportunities to serve military and federal healthcare communities while continuing to grow their careers in mission-driven clinical environments.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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