Dental Assistant

About the Position: This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement at any of the locations listed. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available. Salary negotiation may be available for those candidates who are new to Federal service. Non-Federal work experience may be creditable for leave purposes. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation

Serve as an assistant primarily supporting a dental specialist.

Assist in one or more phases of complex/difficult restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, orthodontic, or periodontal treatment.

Chart examination and treatment information.

Take preliminary impressions for study models, removes sutures, places and removes rubber dams, perio-packs, matrix bands, and wedges.

Sterilize instruments, materials, equipment, and prepare surgical trays.

Operate dental X-ray equipment to take intra and extra oral radiographs.

Receive and schedule patients for treatment.

Maintain dental equipment in a clean and operative condition.