Dental Assistant ID 2026-25203 Category Dental - Dental Assistant Facility DOD / MTF - Washington DC - Naval Branch Health Clinic Washington Navy Yard Job Description Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an Exciting Potentinal Opportunity for a Dental Assistant to support Washington Navy Yard Branch Clinic in Washington ,DC. Requirements: U.S. Citizen Degree/Education: Certificate or associate degree as a dental assistant from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA). OR Certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant school. Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course. Experience: 1 year with in the preceeding 36 months Certified in Radiography BLS through American Heart Association Duties: Performs duties in providing assistance in one or more phases of complex/difficult restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, or periodontal treatment. Receives and schedules patients for treatment. Obtains and records related medical history of patient. Charts examination and treatment information. Records information on prescriptions. Sterilizes instruments, materials, and equipment; prepares surgical trays. Maintains dental equipment in a clean and operative condition. Assists dentist at chair side. Performs intra-oral procedures as directed by dentist. Takes preliminary impressions for study models, removes sutures, places and removes rubber dams, perio-packs, matrix bands, and wedges. Relays dentist's instructions to patient for post-treatment care. Instructs patient in proper dental techniques, care of appliances, and causes of dental decay. Operates dental X-ray equipment to take intra and extra oral radiographs. Maintains, cleans, and performs minor repairs on X-ray equipment and materials. Pours and trims models from impressions and constructs custom impression trays. Maintains a variety of recurring reports related to dental activities. Patient Workload, Readiness, and Scheduling. Utilizes Dentrix/MHS Genesis to enter patient specific workload and readiness status and also for patient scheduling. What we offer: Full time employee status Monday - Friday Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ 401k PTO 11 paid Federal Holidays Elevate your career with Spectrum Healthcare Resources, where every day brings the opportunity to serve our nation's heroes with excellence and compassion. Join us in our mission to deliver exceptional care in a military environment unlike any other! For more information contact: Michelle Collins Recruiter Spectrum Healthcare Resources 314-744-4189 Michelle_Collins@spectrumhealth.com Company Overview: At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission. EOE / Disability / Vet Location : Location US-DC-Washington DC Recruiter : Full Name: First Last Michelle Collins Direct phone number 3147444189 Recruiter : Email Michelle_Collins@spectrumhealth.com
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