Dental Assistant Job Orlando area,Florida USA,Dental / Dentistry

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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