What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Cetechs?
Full-Time | Orlando VA Healthcare System | Orlando, Florida
Join a Team Dedicated to Serving Veterans
Cetechs is hiring Dental Assistants to support the Orlando VA Healthcare System. If you're an experienced Dental Assistant looking for outstanding work-life balance while caring for Veterans, we'd love to hear from you.
You'll work alongside an experienced dental team providing high-quality care in a modern federal healthcare setting.
Why Join Cetechs?- Competitive pay
- Monday-Friday schedule
- No nights
- No weekends
- Federal holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off
- Stable long-term federal contract
- Opportunity to serve Veterans
Monday-Friday
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
40 hours per week
Work LocationsOpenings available at:
- Orlando VA Medical Center (Lake Nona)
- Lake Baldwin VA Clinic
- Viera VA Clinic
- Daytona Beach VA Clinic
Some travel between locations may be required.
ResponsibilitiesAs a Dental Assistant you will:
- Assist dentists during chairside procedures
- Prepare treatment rooms
- Sterilize instruments
- Perform infection control procedures
- Take digital dental radiographs
- Prepare dental materials
- Maintain dental equipment
- Assist with oral surgery, prosthodontics, endodontics, and implant procedures
- Take impressions
- Fabricate temporary restorations
- Remove sutures
- Perform coronal polishing (where authorized)
- Educate patients regarding oral hygiene
- Maintain accurate electronic records
- Schedule patients and coordinate appointments
- Ensure compliance with VA policies and infection prevention standards
- Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant program
- Minimum one year of chairside experience
- Dental Radiology Certification
- Current BLS/CPR Certification
- Ability to pass VA credentialing and background investigation
- Excellent communication skills
- VA experience
- Military healthcare experience
- Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)
- Experience with oral surgery and implant procedures
- Experience using CPRS or Cerner
Ability to stand for prolonged periods, perform repetitive hand movements, lift up to 25 pounds, and assist patients safely throughout the workday.
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