Job Listing: Dental Assistant

Duty Locations

 1 vacancy - Manchester, NH
Provides chair-side assistance to dentist in restorative, prosthetic and surgical procedures.   Independently operates dental radiographic equipment to include exposing film, processing and mounting completed radiographs.  Cleans and sterilizes materials, instruments and equipment.  Prepares sterile trays for a wide variety of surgical and dental procedures.   Relays to patient instructions from dentist for all types of post treatment care including specialized instructions for post-surgery patients.  Provides oral hygiene instructions.  Records treatment and examination information on patient’s records.  Assists with greeting and scheduling of patients and answering of phones as needed.

Major Duties

Provides chair-side assistance to dentist in restorative, prosthetic and surgical procedures.   Independently operates dental radiographic equipment to include exposing film, processing and mounting completed radiographs.  Cleans and sterilizes materials, instruments and equipment.  Prepares sterile trays for a wide variety of surgical and dental procedures.   Relays to patient instructions from dentist for all types of post treatment care including specialized instructions for post-surgery patients.  Provides oral hygiene instructions.  Records treatment and examination information on patient’s records.  Assists with greeting and scheduling of patients and answering of phones as needed.

How to Apply

You may submit your resume for this job online by selecting the 'Apply Online' button at the bottom of this announcement. Please note: your online resume may not be a complete application. Be sure to carefully read this announcement to see if additional information is required and how it should be submitted. If you do not use the online feature, you should send your resume, or Optional Form 612, along with any other required documents to the address shown below.

You must submit your application so that it will be received by the closing date of the announcement.

Please complete VA Form 10-2850c, which can be found at

http://www.va.gov/vaforms/medical/pdf/vha-10-2850c-fill.pdf

Please print, complete, and sign this form and send via mail to:

VAMC, Attn: Human Resources (05)

718 Smyth Road, Manchester, NH 03104

If education is used to qualify for this position, please include sufficient information in your resume so you can be evaluated. You may mail a list of college courses that includes hours and grades to provide detail.


Contact Information:
Nicholas Tiberio

Phone: 603-626-6513

Email: nicholas.tiberio@va.gov


Or write:
Department Of Veterans Affairs
718 Smyth Road
Attn: Human Resources (05)
Manchester, NH 03104

US


What To Expect Next:
Once your complete application is received we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and determine your ranking. The most highly qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. We expect to make a selection within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome.