Dental Assistant

About the Position: This is an open continuous announcement. Multiple vacancies exist and may be filled from this announcement. We accept applications on an ongoing basis; qualified applicants will be considered as vacancies become available. 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.

Perform inter-oral procedures such as take preliminary impressions for study models, remove sutures, and place and remove rubber dams, perio-packs and matrix bands and wedges.

Instruct patient in proper dental techniques, care of appliances, and causes of dental decay.

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

Obtain and record related medical history of patient and route patient for medical tests and services.

Maintain dental equipment in a clean and operative condition as well as store and maintain adequate levels of supplies.