Dental Assistant - Department of Veterans Affairs (Bath VA Medical Center, Bath NY) - Rochester, NY

Join Us in Our Mission of Caring for Our Nation's Heroes! Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of our nation's veterans? At the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) we are dedicated to providing top-notch care and support to those who have served our country. We are currently seeking qualified and compassionate individuals to join our team in fulfilling this noble mission. Exciting Opportunity with a Generous Sign-On Bonus! For a limited time, we are offering a potential sign-on bonus of up to $7,500 for qualified candidates. This is your chance to contribute to a meaningful cause while being rewarded for your expertise and commitment. Together, let's honor and care for the brave men and women who have sacrificed so much for our freedom. Apply today and become a part of a team that truly values the spirit of service and dedication. Why Choose the VA Finger Lakes Healthcare System? Impactful Work: Every day, you'll make a tangible difference in the lives of veterans and their families. Supportive Environment: Join a team that values collaboration, growth, and dedication. Comprehensive Benefits: Enjoy competitive compensation, health benefits, and professional development opportunities, pension in retirement, 401K - 5% match, paid vacation and sick time off, paid parental leave, 10 paid federal holidays, growth potential. Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity! Take the first step towards a rewarding career by applying now. Together, we can achieve great things and show our unwavering support for those who have served. Contact Us Today - submit your resume through indeed to email directly to: Monet.Hollister@va.gov REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS : US Citizenship Designated and random drug screening. Experience. Six months experience that demonstrates the applicant's ability to perform the work, or provides familiarity with the work. OR Education. Successful completion of a 1-year dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on [Dental] Accreditation [(CODA)]. Experience/Education Combination. Equivalent combinations of experience and education are qualifying. Certification. Public Law 97-35 requires that persons who administer radiologic procedures meet the credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75. Essentially, they must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation, and is accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education, and be certified as radiographers in their field. Provisions for Certification of Radiologic Competence: Successful completion of the Dental Radiation Health and Safety Examination administered by the Dental Assisting National Board, Inc.; OR Successful completion of the Principles and Practice of Dental Radiology and Radiographic Safety courses and examinations developed by the Assistant Under Secretary for Health for Dentistry. OR Successful completion of a radiation health and safety program or examination approved by a state board of dentistry or the Department of Defense (DoD). Non-certified applicants who otherwise meet the eligibility requirements for certification of radiologic competence may be given a temporary appointment as a graduate dental assistant under the authority of 38 U.S.C. § 7405 (a) (1) (D). Failure to obtain certification during that period is justification for termination of the temporary appointment. This will result in removal from the GS-681 series and may result in termination of employment. Certification in basic life support methods is highly desirable. Certification by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB). The American Dental Association (ADA) recognizes DANB as the national certification for Dental Assistants. DANB certification is not required, but highly desirable for the appointment of Dental Assistants up to and including the full performance level, and is required for all positions above the full performance level . Job Type: Full-time Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Free parking Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Parental leave Retirement plan Uniform allowance Vision insurance Work Location: In person

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