Dental Assistant with Security Clearance

Job Description Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an excellent opportunity for a Full-time Dental Assistant at the Naval Dental Clinic Miramar in San Diego, California. Position Highlights: Excellent work/life balance Monday - Friday, 6:45 AM - 3:45 PM (no weekends or federal holidays)
Employee status with full complement of benefits; 11 paid federal holidays off
Provide care to our Nation's armed forces and their dependents Position Responsibilities: Assist in complex/difficult restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, or periodontal procedures
Receive and schedule patients; obtain and record medical histories
Sterilize instruments, materials, and equipment; prepare surgical trays
Maintain clean, operable dental equipment
Perform intra-oral procedures as directed by the dentist
Take preliminary impressions, remove sutures, place/remove rubber dams and perio-packs
Instruct patients in dental techniques and post-treatment care
Operate dental X-ray equipment and perform minor maintenance
Pour/trims models and construct custom trays
Maintain dental activity reports Position Requirements: U.S. Citizenship
Certificate or Associate Degree in dental assisting from a CODA-accredited program OR equivalent qualifying experience such as: Completion of military dental technician/assistant program
Certification from Red Cross Dental Assistant course
36 months of dental assistant experience in the last 60 months
Good standing with the American Association of Dental Assistants and 12 months of experience in the last 36 months
Graduation from a state-accredited program for dental assistants/dental technology within the past 12 months
At least 6 months of experience as a Dental Assistant within the past year or post-graduation
Certification in radiography (per 42 CFR Part 75)
Active Basic Life Support (BLS) certification Company Overview: At Spectrum, we utilize over thirty-five years of experience providing optimal solutions for federal agencies that are both innovative and cost-effective. We hold ourselves to the highest standard to ensure successful outcomes for the facilities and healthcare professionals we serve. As a Joint Commission Certified Healthcare Resource, dependability and service are the driving forces of our mission. EOE/Disabled/Veterans Location : Location US-CA-San Diego Recruiter : Full Name: First Last Gracie Barstad Direct phone number Recruiter : Email