Dental Assistant

Summary

About the Position: This position is located at the 55th Medical Group, Offutt Air Force Base in Nebraska. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation A recruitment or relocation incentive may be authorized. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to federal service. Student Loan repayment may be authorized. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes.

Duties

• Assist dentist in providing complex treatments to patients, utilizing stand-up or four handed sit-down dentistry.
• Prepare patient for surgery by sanitizing patient’s face, draping patient, and obtaining vital signs and medical history.
• Set up instruments, equipment, and materials such as syringes, aesthesia IVs, and restoration/impression materials.
• Perform dental radiographic work to include taking radiographs, developing film, and maintaining radiographic equipment.
• Maintain dental equipment and inventory in clean and operative condition.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.