VA
$35 – $70,000
Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved October 28, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.
What this role is
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. The full posting is on their site.
Skills this role names
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What they ask for
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