What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Northern VA Community College?
Posting Summary
Working Title
Dental Assistant
Role Title
Direct Service Associate II
Role Code
49052-FP
FLSA
Nonexempt
Pay Band
02
Position Number
280W0376
Agency
Northern VA Community College
Division
NV280-Provost Medical Educ Ctr
Work Location
Fairfax County - 059
Hiring Range
$25/hr
Emergency/Essential Personnel
No
EEO Category
E-Paraprofessional
Full Time or Part Time
Part Time
Does this position have telework options? -Telework options are subject to change based on business needs-
Does this position have a bilingual or multilingual skill requirement or preference?
Work Schedule
Supporting the dentist in providing patient care and maintaining the dental office’s smooth operation. Prepare exam rooms, sterilize instruments, assist with procedures, and educate patients on oral hygiene. Preparing patients for procedures, including taking vital signs, taking X-rays (under supervision), and educating them on proper oral hygiene. Assisting the dentist during procedures by passing instruments, suctioning fluids, and ensuring patient comfort. Sterilizing and preparing instruments and equipment for procedures.
Sensitive Position
No
Job Description
General Description:
The Dental Assistant will provide principles of four-handed dentistry, coordination for the operations of front desk activates, management of inventory control of patient records to ensure compliance with prescribed program quality assurance/risk management procedures, as well as knowledge of OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
Duties and Tasks:
The Dental Assistant will provide principles of four-handed dentistry, coordination for the operations of front desk activates, management of inventory control of patient records to ensure compliance with prescribed program quality assurance/risk management procedures, as well as knowledge of OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
Duties and Tasks:
- Provides principles of four-handed dentistry for the delivery of services during dental procedures coordinates the activities of the front desk
- Making and receiving telephone calls concerning dental services
- Scheduling appointments
- Maintaining inventory and supplies, and recall systems,
- Preparing instruments for treatment
- Maintaining treatment areas according to infection and biohazardous control protocols, as well as exposing diagnostic x-rays
- Perform expanded duties as delegated by the Commonwealth of Virginia to dental assistants. Utilize electronic dental office software to maintain patient records.
- Practice infection control practices for the preparation of the dental operatory, as well as the cleaning and sterilization of instruments.
- Maintain records of dental laboratory cases.
- Maintain records of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS).
- Knowledge of OSHA and HIPAA protocols as it applies to the delivery of dental treatment.
- Manages patient re-care and appointment databases utilizing dental software programs.
Special Assignment:
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
Special Assignments
May be required to perform other duties as assigned. May be required to assist the agency or state government generally in the event of an emergency declaration by the Governor.
KSA's/Required Qualifications
Required KSAs:
- Knowledge and skills of the principles of four-handed dentistry.
- Knowledge and skills of dental office practice management procedures.
- Knowledge and skills to utilize basic computer software programs such as Microsoft Office and dental office electronic software.
- Knowledge and skills to expose diagnostic x-rays.
- Knowledge of legal and ethical aspects for clinical practice.
- Knowledge of OSHA and HIPAA regulations.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Minimum Requirements:
- Experience training in dental assisting
- Certification in x-rays
- Current CPR Certification by the American Heart Association.
- Current immunization record such as tetanus, HEP-B vaccination series and/or documented immunity.
- Current TB testing or chest x-ray.
Additional Considerations
Additional Considerations:
- Certified Dental Assisting credential from the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc.
- Graduate from an accredited dental assisting program by the American Dental Association Commission on Dental Accreditation.
- Experience in dental assisting and/or dental office management as it pertains to quality assurance, inventory control of patient records, and recare systems
- Experience in dental health care management in an educational setting.
Operation of a State Vehicle
No
Supervises Employees
No
Required Travel
n/a
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
WGE_2504P
Recruitment Type
General Public - G
Number of Vacancies
1
Position End Date (if temporary)
Job Open Date
04/25/2025
Job Close Date
06/20/2025
Open Until Filled
Agency Website
Contact Name
Email
Phone Number
Special Instructions to Applicants
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth’s Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly called a Certificate of Disability) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans may also apply via the AHP if they also provide an AHP Letter. To request an AHP Letter, use this link:
Additional Information
Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the largest public institution of higher education in the Commonwealth of Virginia and one of the largest community colleges in the nation. NOVA enrolls nearly 75,000 students on its six campuses in Alexandria, Annandale, Sterling, Manassas, Springfield, and Woodbridge, as well as through NOVA Online and high school dual enrollment programs. The College offers more than 100 affordable associate degree and certificate programs to help our students reach their academic and professional goals in some of the most in-demand careers.
At NOVA, we are deeply committed to fostering an inclusive community for all students, faculty, and staff, and our diverse workforce is representative of this commitment. To this end, we encourage all applicants seeking to add value through their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and interests to consider employment opportunities with NOVA. To learn more about NOVA’s commitment to inclusive excellence, please visit our website.
NOVA offers eligible employees a benefits package that includes a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement program.
We strive to ensure our employees have the tools and development opportunities to support and promote NOVA’s mission. For more information about NOVA and its programs and services, please visit our website at
The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVA’s Annual Security Reports.
Background Check Statement Disclaimer
The selected candidate’s offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background investigation, which may include: fingerprint checks, local agency checks, employment verification, verification of education, credit checks (relevant to employment). Additionally, selected candidates may be required to complete the Commonwealth’s Statement of Economic Interest. For more information, please follow this link: http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/
EEO Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, political affiliation, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or other non-merit factors.
ADA Statement
The Virginia Community College System (VCCS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Acts (ADA and ADAAA), to provide, reasonable accommodation to applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes when requested.
E-Verify Statement
VCCS uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
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