Dental Assistant- Clinical Expanded Function

Saint Cloud, MN · full time · Mid

$57,883 – $75,249

Via USAJOBS, the federal government’s official jobs site, retrieved November 5, 2026. You apply through the official announcement on USAJOBS.

What this role is

This clinical expanded-function dental assistant role supports dentists and specialists with direct patient care, advanced clinical procedures, and independent administrative duties at a federal VA facility. The position offers a stable schedule, comprehensive federal benefits including 37–50 days of annual paid time off, and a pension plan.

Our summary, not Veterans Health Administration’s wording. The full posting is on their site.

Skills this role names

Dental Radiography

What they ask for

Required

U.S. citizenship or eligible non-citizen status
English language proficiency (spoken and written)
Six months of dental assistant experience OR completion of accredited one-year dental assistant program
Certification in dental radiography per 42 CFR Part 75
DANB certification (for GS-7 level)

Nice to have

Basic life support certification
Advanced knowledge of cone beam, cephalometric, and specialty imaging techniques