Dental Assistant

Overview

Ansible Government Solutions, LLC (Ansible) is currently recruiting Dental Assistants to support the Orlando VA Healthcare System primarily working at the Orlanda VA Medical Center located at 13800 Veterans Way Orlando, FL 32827. In addition to the primary duty location, this role includes providing services at surrounding Community‑Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) to support coverage needs. If you accept employment with Ansible, you must also acknowledge that any assigned schedule is subject to change at the direction of either Ansible or its customers. 

Ansible is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) providing Federal customers with solutions in many arenas. Our customers face wide-ranging challenges in the fields of national security, health care, and information technology. To address these challenges, we employ intelligent and committed staff who take care of our customers’ success as if it is their own.

Responsibilities

• Prepare operatories and surgical suites
• Assist with routine and specialty dental procedures
• Pass instruments safely and efficiently
• Retract tissue and maintain a clear operative field
• Prepare impression materials and medicaments
• Assist with:
  • Oral surgery
  • Endodontics
  • Periodontal procedures
  • Prosthodontics
  • Implant procedures
• Take diagnostic-quality dental radiographs
• Utilize radiation safety techniques
• Minimize retakes
• Follow infection control protocols
• Operatory setup and breakdown
• Instrument sterilization
• Reusable medical equipment documentation and maintenance
• Schedule appointments
• Fill openings caused by cancellations
• Chart treatment plans and findings
• Perform clerical duties assigned by Dental Service leadership
• Monitor patient condition during treatment
• Monitor BP, pulse, pulse oximetry, and EKG during sedation procedures
• Assist with patient identification and time outs
• Provide patient instructions and education
• Demonstrate professionalism and courtesy
• Assist patients and coworkers
• Provide service recovery when needed

Qualifications

• Completion of a one (1) year Dental Assistant program accredited by CODA
• Minimum one (1) year experience as a Dental Assistant
• Radiology certification or completion of required safety courses.
• Current BLS and/or CPR certification
• Strong communication, Microsoft 365 skills.
• Experience with electronic health records.
• Valid U.S. driver’s license.

All candidates must be able to:

• Sit, stand, walk, lift, squat, bend, twist, and reach above shoulders during the work shift
• Lift up to 50 lbs from floor to waist
• Lift up to 20 lbs
• Carry up to 40 lbs a reasonable distance
• Push/pull with 30 lbs of force

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.