Dental Assistant

Naval Medical Center San Diego San Diego CA

Compass Government Solutions is currently recruiting qualified Dental Assistants to provide dental support services at Naval Medical Center San Diego in San Diego California. This position supports dental treatment operations patient care dental laboratory coordination and clinical support services in a military medical center environment.

Work Schedule

Services shall be provided Monday through Friday between the hours of . Shifts will be scheduled for 8-hour periods not including an uncompensated 30-minute lunch break.

• Duty Hours: None
• On-Call Hours: None
• Call-Back Hours: None
• Overage Hours: None

Job Duties:

• Provide administrative support to ensure efficient dental laboratory operations including case intake documentation data management and coordination of dental laboratory cases
• Coordinate cases outsourced to military and civilian laboratories
• Serve as a customer service representative for communication with dentists regarding case progress updates and due dates
• Organize data related to laboratory case completion and anticipated lead times
• Assist in restorative prosthodontic oral surgical endodontic and periodontal procedures
• Receive and schedule patients for treatment
• Obtain and record patient medical history examination findings treatment information and prescription data
• Sterilize instruments materials and equipment; prepare surgical trays; and maintain dental equipment in clean and operative condition
• Assist dentists chairside and perform intra-oral procedures as directed
• Take preliminary impressions for study models and perform authorized support procedures including removal of sutures placement/removal of rubber dams perio-packs matrix bands and wedges
• Provide post-treatment instructions and educate patients on oral hygiene dental care techniques and appliance care
• Operate dental X-ray equipment to obtain intraoral and extraoral radiographs
• Maintain clean and perform minor maintenance on X-ray equipment and materials
• Pour and trim models from impressions and construct custom impression trays
• Maintain recurring reports related to dental activities

Qualifications :

Candidates must meet one of the following qualification pathways:

• Certificate or Associate Degree as a dental assistant/technician from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA) and 12 months of experience within the preceding 24 months
• Certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant school and 12 months of experience within the preceding 24 months
• Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course and 12 months of experience within the preceding 24 months
• 36 months of experience within the preceding 48 months as a dental assistant in a private practice or military clinic
• Membership in good standing with the American Association of Dental Assistants with required continuing education and 12 months of experience within the preceding 24 months

Additional Requirements

• Training must include:
  • Radiation physics
  • Radiation biology
  • Radiation health safety and protection
  • X-ray films and radiographic film quality
  • Radiographic techniques
  • Darkroom and processing techniques
  • Film mounting
  • Digital radiographic processing techniques
• Specialization training in CAD/CAM technology ceramics or orthodontics preferred
• Certification in radiography as required by 42 CFR Part 7

Citizenship/Security:

• U.S. citizenship is required for this position due to access requirements for U.S. Government computer systems and networks.

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