Dental Assistant

Accepting Applicants for Proposal Submission

Compass Government Solutions is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide services at the Mike OCallaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC) at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada.

This opportunity is part of a proposal effort. We are currently accepting applications from experienced candidates to be considered if the contract is awarded. 

Incumbents are encouraged to apply.

Schedule:

Monday - Thursday 7 AM to 4:30 PM. Friday 7 AM to 11:30 AM

Job 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 dental treatment record.
• 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 dentists 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.
• Works where assigned maintains a professional and amiable relationship with fellow employees.

Qualifications :

• Must be a US Citizen. or as defined by the Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services either a noncitizen national of the U.S. lawful permanent resident of the U.S. or alien authorized to work in the U.S.

Education:

• Successful completion of a Dental Assistant or Dental Technician program completed within the Military Red Cross OR
• Completion of a Dental Assistant School or Dental Assistant Program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA)

Experience:

• All training must have included a course in radiation physics; radiation biology; radiation health safety and protection; X-ray films and radiographic film quality; radiographic techniques; darkroom and processing techniques; film mounting; and digital radiographic processing techniques.
• Ability to assist with residency program as needed.
• Maintain and identify needs and work with logistics to order supplies as needed.

Certifications:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) (Computer based training does not apply)
• Certification in Radiography 

Additional Information :

Benefits:

At Compass Government Solutions we value our team and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health well-being and professional growth:

• Competitive Salary  Recognizing your skills and experience.
• Accrued Paid Time Off & Paid Federal Holidays  Balance work and life with time to recharge.
• Medical Dental and Vision Plans  Flexible coverage to meet your needs.
• Capital Services CSI Benefits Packages  Our signature benefit offering enhanced coverage mental health support and specialized resources tailored to our employees unique needs.
• 401(k) Plan  Planning for your future has never been easier.
• Life & Disability Insurance  Protection and peace of mind for you and your family.

EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability

Compass Government Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide 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 protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal state or local laws.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time