Dental Assistant

ARORA • East Port Orchard, WA

391d

About The Position

The Dental Assistant position at the Naval Branch Clinic Bangor in Silverdale, Washington, involves providing dental care to active duty military members and their families. This full-time role requires the assistant to support dental officers in examinations and treatments, ensuring high-quality care and compliance with established protocols.

Requirements

• Certificate or Associate Degree as a dental assistant/technician from a state accredited program with 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.
• Certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant 'A' school with 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.
• Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course with 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.
• Certification from a Military Red Cross Dental Assistant course within the preceding 6 months.
• 36 months experience within the preceding 60 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 experience within the preceding 36 months.
• Graduation from a state accredited program for dental assistants or dental technology within the preceding 12 months.
• Six months of experience as a Dental Assistant after graduation.
• Possess certification or permit for use of dental X-ray equipment.
• Current certification in American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers or American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Course.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.

Responsibilities

• Provide examination, treatment, and disposition of patients in line with the Dental Treatment Facility's capabilities.
• Follow standardized Navy concepts of Phased Dentistry and Managed Care.
• Perform a full range of dental assisting procedures in support of Dental Officer examinations and treatment.
• Aid in the provision of mandated dental surveillance and preventive services.
• Ensure quality and timeliness of treatment records and reports.
• Provide oral prophylaxis, preventive dentistry procedures, and non-surgical periodontal therapy to active duty military personnel.
• Maintain patient records according to Joint Commission and Dental Treatment Facility requirements.
• Select and arrange instruments and prepare set-ups for patient treatment.
• Assist during patient examination and treatment, including administration of anesthesia.
• Prepare restorative and impression materials.
• Dispose of contaminated waste according to standard procedures.
• Place digital film sensors, expose digital radiographs, and process digital x-rays.

Benefits

• 17 days of paid vacation
• 10 federal holidays
• Full benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
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• Education Level: Associate degree