Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant

Full-Time | Orlando VA Healthcare System | Orlando, Florida

Join a Team Dedicated to Serving Veterans

Cetechs is hiring Dental Assistants to support the Orlando VA Healthcare System. If you're an experienced Dental Assistant looking for outstanding work-life balance while caring for Veterans, we'd love to hear from you.

You'll work alongside an experienced dental team providing high-quality care in a modern federal healthcare setting.

Why Join Cetechs?

• Competitive pay
• Monday-Friday schedule
• No nights
• No weekends
• Federal holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid Time Off
• Stable long-term federal contract
• Opportunity to serve Veterans

Schedule

Monday-Friday

8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

40 hours per week

Work Locations

Openings available at:

• Orlando VA Medical Center (Lake Nona)
• Lake Baldwin VA Clinic
• Viera VA Clinic
• Daytona Beach VA Clinic

Some travel between locations may be required.

Responsibilities

As a Dental Assistant you will:

• Assist dentists during chairside procedures
• Prepare treatment rooms
• Sterilize instruments
• Perform infection control procedures
• Take digital dental radiographs
• Prepare dental materials
• Maintain dental equipment
• Assist with oral surgery, prosthodontics, endodontics, and implant procedures
• Take impressions
• Fabricate temporary restorations
• Remove sutures
• Perform coronal polishing (where authorized)
• Educate patients regarding oral hygiene
• Maintain accurate electronic records
• Schedule patients and coordinate appointments
• Ensure compliance with VA policies and infection prevention standards

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Dental Assistant program
• Minimum one year of chairside experience
• Dental Radiology Certification
• Current BLS/CPR Certification
• Ability to pass VA credentialing and background investigation
• Excellent communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• VA experience
• Military healthcare experience
• Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA)
• Experience with oral surgery and implant procedures
• Experience using CPRS or Cerner

Physical Requirements

Ability to stand for prolonged periods, perform repetitive hand movements, lift up to 25 pounds, and assist patients safely throughout the workday.

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