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Los Angeles, CA - USA

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Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

About the Opportunity:

We re seeking skilled and credentialed Dental Assistants to deliver high-quality patient-centered dental support services across multiple sites within the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System (VAGLAHS) under a long-term federal healthcare staffing contract. This opportunity is ideal for professionals committed to serving our nation s veterans through compassionate guideline-based dental care in a multidisciplinary team environment.

Location:

VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System
11301 Wilshire Blvd
Los Angeles CA 90073
Additional coverage may be required across affiliated community-based outpatient clinics (CBOCs) within the Greater Los Angeles area.

Schedule:

PRN / As-Needed On-Site
Monday to Friday (based on VA needs)

Clinic Hours: 8:00 AM 4:30 PM
Includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch
Estimated Annual Hours: 30368 (total for all Dental Assistant positions)

5-Year Contract Duration: November 20 2025 November 19 2030

Key Responsibilities:
  • Deliver comprehensive chairside support to dentists during a wide range of diagnostic preventive and therapeutic procedures

  • Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize dental instruments and equipment per VA infection control standards

  • Take and process dental radiographs in accordance with California Dental Board guidelines

  • Record treatment information and patient vitals accurately in VA electronic systems (CPRS VistA)

  • Maintain dental inventory and ensure operatory readiness

  • Provide post-operative instructions and basic oral hygiene education to veterans

  • Facilitate patient flow and assist in appointment scheduling coordination

  • Adhere to VA policies HIPAA privacy laws and Joint Commission standards

  • Participate in continuous quality improvement (CQI) initiatives and safety reviews as needed

Requirements:
  • High School Diploma or GED

  • Completion of an accredited Dental Assistant training program (preferred)

  • Valid Dental Radiological Certificate (required)

  • Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS Certification (required)

  • Minimum of 1 year recent experience as a Dental Assistant in a clinical setting

  • Familiarity with VA systems (CPRS VistA) preferred

  • Prior VA or military healthcare experience strongly preferred

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen (federal requirement)

  • No record of OIG exclusions

Required Documentation for Submission:
  • Updated Resume

  • Signed Letter of Intent (template provided)

  • Dental Radiological Certificate

  • AHA BLS Card

  • California State Dental License (if applicable)

  • OIG Exclusion Search Result (online lookup accepted)

  • Completed Titan-Auxo Candidate Cover Page

Job Type:

Contract PRN / As-Needed
Start Date: November 20 2025
Initial Term: 5 Years (through November 19 2030)

Compensation:

Competitive hourly rate based on federal contract wage determination (SCA)
No VMS/MSP fees involved

Important:

This is a federal government position only U.S. Citizens are eligible
Veterans reservists and military spouses are strongly encouraged to apply

Ready to serve those who served

Apply today and join a mission-driven dental care team committed to improving the oral health and dignity of our nations veterans.

ATD Technology LLC is a certified minority woman owned business that creates opportunities to match qualified individuals with client programs while meeting all parties financial and technical goals. ATD is a full service provider with offerings in Contract Permanent and Temp-to-Perm staffing solutions. We serve Fortune 1000 mid cap and small cap companies in the Commercial Public and Government sectors.

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