Dental Assistant

The Dental Assistant shall provide clinical and administrative support services to the dental service.

Duties to include but not limited to:

• The dental assistant shall provide chair-side assistance for general and specialty dental procedures to include restorative, prosthodontic and surgical procedures.
• The dental assistant shall prepare the treatment rooms and instruments for patient care ensuring appropriateness as to procedure being delivered.
• The dental assistant shall retract tissue, suction, and pass instruments during procedures.
• The dental assistant will be proficient in taking digital radiographs.
• The dental assistant shall follow all infection control standards and protocols in compliance with the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center guidelines.
• The dental assistant shall comply with the VA regulations for safety and privacy.
• The dental assistant must meet the needs of the customer while supporting the medical center and service missions. The dental assistant must treat the customers to include the patients, visitors, volunteers and all medical center staff in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.
• The dental assistant will work under the general supervision of the dental chief or designee.
• The contractor shall provide contract staffing for one FTE Dental Assistant to provide dental assisting services on site in accordance with specifications contained hereinto beneficiaries of the Department of Veteran Affairs located in Dublin, GA.
• The contractor shall provide project support to assist implementing staffing needs within the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center, Dublin, GA. The following support is required.
• Proof of Licensure: Required
• The dental assistant shall be available to work Tuesday through Friday 08:00am-04:30pm and some Saturdays 08:00am-12:00pm. Although, the regular hours will be Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:30pm
• Period of Performance: The period of performance is one year after the date of the award.
• Place of Performance : The contractor shall furnish dental assisting services onsite at the Carl Vinson VA Medical Center Dental Service.
• Travel: No travel is required.

• Relevant experience as per PWS requirements.
• DANB certification.
• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), or equivalent.
• Candidate CV/Resume including experience and associated credentials.
• Candidates with prior VA experience may be rated more favorably.
• Candidates available to immediately provide services upon award may also be rated more favorably.
• Proof of Licensure.

Additional Details


1826 Veterans Blvd, Dublin, GA 3102

Due Date: Sep 12