Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Opportunity At Hampton Va Medical Center

The Hampton VA Medical Center is looking for a Dental Assistant to join the team! The Dental Assistant assists the dentist in many aspects of direct patient care and perform other clinical and clerical functions independently of direct supervision. This position is located at the North Battlefield Clinic. Responsibilities include chairside assisting, dental imaging, infection control and equipment sterilization, clerical functions, information management, patient safety, employee education, and dental laboratory functions.

The position requires a U.S. Citizen, proficiency in written and spoken English, and subject to background / security investigation. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Certification in basic life support methods is highly desirable.

The full performance level of this vacancy is GS-06. Physical requirements include moderate lifting, reaching above shoulder, use of fingers, and both hands required. Ability to distinguish basic colors and shades of colors is also required.