Dental Assistant

About the Position:

This position is located in the Directorate of Dental at Tripler Army Medical Center, HI.

The Clinic is a tobacco free workplace. Tobacco products include, but not limited to smoking, smokeless tobacco and electronic nicotine delivery devices.

This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.

• Assist the oral surgeon in the hospital operating room in a variety of complex oral maxillofacial procedures.
• Take preliminary dental impressions.
• Monitor patient under general anesthesia or sedation throughout surgery.
• Operate dental X-ray equipment to take intra and extra-oral radiographs.
• Chart examination and treatment information as relayed by dentist to patient records.
• Prepare dental clinic and hospital operating room for any of several different types of surgical procedures.

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• A Personnel Security Investigation is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification through American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross. Advanced certification (e.g., ALS) does not supersede BLS.
• Immunization screening is required. Hepatitis B immunization is required for all positions with direct patient contact. Applicants may be required to show proof of other immunizations depending on the type of position.
• This position has a requirement to lift up to 20lbs. in the regular performance of duties.
• Pre-employment physical required.
• One year probationary period may be required.
• Selectees will be required to sign a statement (Condition of Employment) consenting to seasonal influenza vaccinations or must provide a recognized exemption.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position subject to applicant testing and random drug testing.
• This position requires the employee to wear a uniform, scrubs, or other appropriate medical professional attire while on duty.
• Radiology Certification:
  You MUST submit a copy of your radiology certification/ Transcripts showing your completed radiology credits with your application package or you will be rated ineligible.