Dental Assistant

DENTAL ASSISTANT    We encourage Military Veterans and Military Spouses to apply   SITE OF SERVICE :

• 56 Medical Group, Luke AFB, AZ.   POSITION QUALIFICATION / REQUIREMENTS :
• Degree : Certificate  (high school or GED is required)
• Education : Successful completion of a one of the following : o    Certificate or Associate Degree as a dental assistant / technician from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA) and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months. o    Certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant school and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months. o    Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months. o    36 months experience within the preceding 60 months as a dental assistant in a private practice or a military clinic. o    Membership in good standing with the American Association of Dental Assistants with required continuing education and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months. o    Graduation from a state accredited program for dental assistants or dental technology within the preceding 12 months.
• All training must have included a course 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.
• Certification : Certified in radiography as required by 42 CFR Part 75.
• Experience : Six months of experience as a Dental Assistant after graduation.
• U.S.

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Consults and coordinates with Chief Dental Services for improving administrative and paraprofessional procedures.

High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment.   LUKE is an Equal Opportunity employer.    Links :