Join our team at Naval Hospital Bremerton, providing vital dental care to military personnel in a fast-paced, mission-driven environment. Open locations include Bremerton, Everett, and Bangor.
Position Highlights :
- Full-time Dental Assistant opportunity
- Monday-Friday - dayshift
- Excellent compensation
- Work alongside skilled healthcare professionals
- Serve those who serve our country
Qualifications :
Minimum Qualifications :
Certificate.Successful completion of one of the following :
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.Certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant school and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.36 months experience within the preceding 60 months as a dental assistant in a private practice or a 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.Certified in radiographyKey Responsibilities :
Assist in restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgery, endodontic, and periodontal procedures.Prepare equipment, sterilize tools, and manage surgical traysOperate dental X-ray equipment; perform intra- and extra-oral radiographsMaintain patient records and chart medical historyProvide patient education and post-treatment care instructionsUse Dentrix / MHS Genesis for scheduling and workload documentation