Dental Assistant

Accepting Applicants for Proposal SubmissionCompass Government Solutions is seeking a Dental Assistant to provide services at the Mike O'Callaghan Military Medical Center (MOMMC) at Nellis Air Force Base in Nevada.This opportunity is part of a proposal effort. We are currently accepting applications from experienced candidates to be considered if the contract is awarded. Incumbents are encouraged to apply.Schedule:Monday - Thursday 7 AM to 4:30 PM. Friday 7 AM to 11:30 AMJob Duties:Performs duties in providing assistance in one or more phases of complex/difficult restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, or periodontal treatment. Receives and schedules patients for treatment.Obtains and records related medical history of patient. Charts examination and treatment information. Records information on dental treatment record.Sterilizes instruments, materials, and equipment; prepares surgical trays. Maintains dental equipment in a clean and operative condition.Assists dentist at chair side. Performs intra-oral procedures as directed by dentist. Takes preliminary impressions for study models, removes sutures, places and removes rubber dams, perio-packs, matrix bands, and wedges.Relays dentist’s instructions to patient for post-treatment care. Instructs patient in proper dental techniques, care of appliances, and causes of dental decay.Operates dental X-ray equipment to take intra and extra oral radiographs. Maintains, cleans, and performs minor repairs on X-ray equipment and materials.Pours and trims models from impressions and constructs custom impression trays.Maintains a variety of recurring reports related to dental activities.Works where assigned, maintains a professional and amiable relationship with fellow employees.