Dental Assistant

Aptive • White River Junction, VT

10d • $21 • Onsite

About The Position

Dental Assistants provide chairside, administrative, and operational support to dentists and dental hygienists within the mobile dental clinic environment.

Requirements

• Current, full, and unrestricted registration as a Dental Assistant in the State of Vermont .
• Minimum of one (1) year of creditable experience practicing as a full-time dental assistant; VA experience preferred .
• Meets radiologic credentialing requirements under 42 C.F.R. Part 75 .
• Radiologic certification must be completed within one (1) month of onboarding via one of the following: Dental Radiation Health and Safety Examination (DANB), OR VA-approved Principles and Practice of Dental Radiology course, OR State board or Department of Defense–approved radiation safety program.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Office applications.
• Experience with electronic health record systems and clinical terminology.
• Current unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ability to operate a mobile dental clinic (CDL not required).
• Willingness to comply with VA vehicle operation policies and training per VA Directive 0637 .
• Current BLS or CPR certification from an American Heart Association–approved program.

Nice To Haves

• VA experience preferred
• Mobile Dental Clinic experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform chairside assistance for all phases of dentistry.
• Prepare patients and instruments for procedures.
• Measure and record vital signs, including geriatric considerations.
• Operate dental x-ray equipment and evaluate images for diagnostic quality.
• Assist with VA EHR and Dental EHR documentation, chart updates, and lab prescriptions.
• Provide patient education and post-care instructions.
• Assist with setup, breakdown, and daily operation of the mobile dental clinic.
• Maintain inventory and report replacement needs.
• Support patient flow and clinic efficiency.
• Identify and document process improvements.
• Assist with pilot program reporting.

What This Job Offers

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