Job Information
KBR Dental Assistant in Camp Pendleton, California
Title:
Dental Assistant
This position is contingent upon contract award
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KBR is a recognized industry leader in Health and Human Performance, supporting our Nation’s Warfighters and their families across the globe. We have been selected as a Large Prime Contractor by the Defense Health Agency to provide Medical Support Services at Medical Treatment Facilities across the Country.
KBR is seeking a skilled and motivated Dental Assistant to join our team and provide high-quality dental care to service members, veterans and their families, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining a sterile and organized clinical environment. We have contingent positions available at Camp Pendleton, CA and Camp Yuma, AZ.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
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 prescriptions.
Sterilizes instruments, materials, and equipment; prepares surgical trays. Maintains dental equipment in a clean and operative condition.
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.
• 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.
REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
Degree: Certificate.
Certification: Certified in radiography as required by 42 CFR Part 75.
Experience: Six months of experience as a Dental Assistant after graduation
Education: Successful completion of one of the following:
Certificate or Associate Degree as a dental assistant/technician from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA) and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.
Certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant school and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.
Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.
36 months experience within the preceding 60 months as a dental assistant in a private practice or a military clinic.
Membership in good standing with the American Association of Dental Assistants with required continuing education and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.
All training must have included a course in radiation physics; radiation biology; radiation health, safety, and protection; X-ray films and radiographic film quality; radiographic techniques; darkroom and processing techniques; film mounting; and digital radiographic processing techniques.
Base Compensation: This pay range is specific to California positions only
$42,200 - $63,300
The offered rate will be based on the selected candidate’s working location, knowledge, skills, abilities and/or experience and in consideration of internal parity.
Additional Compensation:
KBR may offer bonuses, commissions, or other forms of compensation to certain job titles or levels, per internal policy or contractual designation. Additional compensation may be in the form of sign on bonus, relocation benefits, short term incentives, long term incentives, or discretionary payments for exceptional performance.
KBR Benefits
KBR offers a selection of competitive lifestyle benefits which could include 401K plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life insurance, AD&D, flexible spending account, disability, paid time off, or flexible work schedule. We support career advancement through professional training and development.
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