# DENTAL ASSISTANT (FEE BASIS)

Hiring organization: [Veterans Health Administration](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/veterans-health-administration)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/79fa4c71-3cd9-4598-842a-48e77a15c808

Listed on Veterans Health Administration's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: contract
- Seniority: Mid
- Location: Johnson City, TN
- Salary: 35 – 70000 USD per year

## Summary

This is a temporary fee-basis dental assistant role at a VA facility, providing clinical support for routine and some complex patient procedures under supervision. The position involves dental imaging, instrument sterilization, patient care assistance, and lab work, compensated per treatment unit setup rather than hourly.

_Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration's wording._

## Skills named

Dental Instruments, Dental Radiography

## Required

- Six months dental assistant experience OR completion of CODA-accredited 1-year dental assistant program
- Dental radiography certification (DANB exam, VA course, state board approval, or DoD equivalent)
- Proficiency in spoken and written English
- Ability to identify normal oral anatomy
- Knowledge of instruments, materials, and standardized dental procedures
- Ability to monitor and interpret basic vital signs
- Ability to provide patient education and communicate concerns to dentist
- Ability to capture diagnostic-quality dental images in traditional or digital formats
- Ability to perform dental equipment maintenance
- Ability to use electronic dental records

## Nice to have

- Certification in basic life support (BLS)
- Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) certification

Apply on Veterans Health Administration's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/889704800