Dental Assistant

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is excited to offer a career opportunity for a Dental Assistant at the Schriever Space Force Base. This civilian position is an outstanding chance to contribute to the health and well-being of our military members while enjoying a rewarding work-life balance and a supportive patient community. 

Join us in making a significant impact on the lives of those who serve our country, with a focus on quality care and professional development!

Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• 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 experience within the preceding 36 months.
• Certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant school and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.
• Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.
• 36 months experience within the preceding 60 months as a dental assistant in a private practice or a military clinic.
• Membership in good standing with the American Association of Dental Assistants with required continuing education and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.
• Graduation from a state-accredited program for dental assistants or dental technology within the preceding 12 months.
• Minimum 6 months experience as a dental assistant, or 6 months military dental assistant training and experience. 

• Experience with taking dental radiographs, maintaining dental equipment, and assisting dentist in patient treatment.

• Must comply with health requirements such as immunizations and annual TB screening.
• Estimated yearly salary of $48,000.

Job Responsibilities:

• Perform duties in providing assistance in one or more phases of complex/difficult restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, or periodontal treatment.
• Receive and schedule patients for treatment.
• Obtain and record related medical history of patients. Chart examination and treatment information. Record information on prescriptions.
• Sterilize instruments, materials, and equipment; prepare surgical trays. Maintain dental equipment in a clean and operative condition.
• Assist dentist at chairside. Perform intra-oral procedures as directed by the dentist. Take preliminary impressions for study models, remove sutures, place and remove rubber dams, perio-packs, matrix bands, and wedges.
• Relay dentist’s instructions to patients for post-treatment care. Instruct patients in proper dental techniques, care of appliances, and causes of dental decay.
• Operate dental X-ray equipment to take intra- and extra-oral radiographs. Maintain, clean, and perform minor repairs on X-ray equipment and materials.
• Pour and trim models from impressions, and construct custom impression trays. Maintain a variety of recurring reports related to dental activities.

Company Overview:

At Spectrum, we leverage over thirty-five years of experience to deliver innovative and cost-effective solutions for federal agencies. Certified by the Joint Commission, we are committed to the highest standards of service and reliability. Spectrum Healthcare Resources is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, welcoming applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.