Dental Assistant (Expanded Function

Military Treatment Facilities under DHA • Fort Bragg, NC

19h • Onsite

About The Position

This Dental Assistant (Expanded Function) position is located at Womack Army Medical Center in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The role supports dental care by assisting with restorative and endodontic treatments, performing expanded intra-oral procedures, and obtaining dental radiographs. A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized, and salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.

Applicants must meet the radiology credentialing requirement and complete at least one year of acceptable coursework, preceptorship, formal training, or work assignments designed to provide the skills needed for the expanded intra-oral procedures. Applicants must also have one year of specialized experience assisting with dental treatments and operating dental radiography equipment. Education cannot be substituted for this specialized experience.

Employment is subject to suitability and background screening, pre-employment and random drug testing, immunization requirements, and a pre-employment physical examination with annual examinations thereafter. The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet radiology certification and credentialing requirements, including applicable educational and certification standards for radiographic procedures.
• Complete at least one year of acceptable coursework, preceptorship, formal training, or work assignments specifically designed to provide the knowledge and skills needed for the expanded intra-oral procedures in the position.
• Have one year of specialized experience assisting with dental treatments for patients and operating dental radiography equipment for oral x-rays.
• The specialized experience requirement must be met through experience; education cannot be substituted.
• Submit proof of radiologic and educational requirements with the application, such as transcripts, course completion certificates, or certification.
• Undergo a background investigation and suitability or fitness determination.
• Submit to pre-employment urinalysis and pre-employment and random drug testing.
• Meet mandatory seasonal influenza vaccination requirements unless exempted for medical or religious reasons; immunization screening is required.
• Meet the Hepatitis B immunization requirement for positions involving direct patient contact and provide proof of other immunizations if required.
• Complete a pre-employment physical examination and annual examinations thereafter.
• Be able to lift up to 50 pounds, as required.
• Fulfill non-privileged professional credential requirements.
• Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

Responsibilities

• Restore teeth prepared by a dentist with permanent or temporary fillings.
• Support dentists in endodontic treatments.
• Obtain intraoral and extraoral radiographs using dental x-ray equipment.
• Perform supragingival stain and calculus removal and scale teeth in accordance with acceptable practices.
• Complete coronal polishing and place temporary restorations for dental patients.

Benefits

• A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates.
• Salary negotiation may be available for candidates new to Federal service.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed