Orlando VA Medical Center, 13800 Veterans Way, Orlando, FL 32827
Typical Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., up to 40 hours per week
Req ID:
26-15 ★
SERVE THOSE WHO SERVED
Make your next career move one that matters. White Stone Healthcare Resources is seeking an experienced Dental Assistant to join our team supporting the Orlando VA Medical Center . In this role, you'll expand your clinical experience while working alongside VA dental professionals to deliver high-quality care to our nation's Veterans. Bring your skills to a team where your experience is valued, your career can grow, and your work has a meaningful impact on those who served our country. ★
WHY THIS ROLE STANDS OUT
Work with purpose. Your skills directly support America's Veterans. Go beyond the basics. Assist with oral surgery, implants, endodontics, periodontics, and prosthodontics, not just routine cleanings. Be trusted to work independently. Take on duties of increasing complexity and handle designated clinical tasks on your own. Join a hospital-based team. Work alongside VA dentists, specialists, and other healthcare professionals. ★
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Chairside & Specialty Care Provide four-handed chairside assistance for general and specialty procedures Set up operatories and surgical suites and keep room turnover efficient Pass instruments, maintain a clear operative field, and retract oral tissues Prepare medicaments and impression materials Imaging & Infection Control Take diagnostic-quality dental images while following radiation-safety procedures Follow strict infection-control standards and prepare instruments for sterilization Patient Safety & Monitoring Assist with patient positioning, identification, and procedural time-outs Monitor blood pressure, pulse, EKG, and pulse oximetry during moderate sedation and recovery Hands-On Patient Care Remove sutures and periodontal dressings Take impressions, place rubber dams and matrix bands, and perform coronal polishing Fabricate and recement temporary crowns and bridges Provide post-op instructions and patient education Lab & Administrative Support Pour impressions, prepare study models, make denture impression trays, and prepare bite rims Assist with charting, treatment plans, and patient scheduling Protect patient privacy in line with HIPAA requirements ★
WHAT YOU BRING
Graduate of a one-year CODA-accredited Dental Assistant program 1+ year of dental assisting experience Current Dental Radiological Certificate Current BLS/CPR certification Valid TB test Competence in four-handed dentistry Experience assisting with oral surgery, periodontal therapy, endodontics, prosthodontics, and implants A courteous, compassionate approach to every patient ★
BENEFITS THAT SUPPORT YOU
At White Stone, we believe meaningful work should come with benefits that support you and your future. Health & Wellness ✓ Health insurance ✓ Dental insurance ✓ Vision insurance ✓ Health Savings Account (HSA) ✓ Flexible Spending Account (FSA) ✓ Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Financial Security ✓ 401(k) ✓ 401(k) company matching ✓ Life insurance ✓ Disability insurance Time Away ✓ Paid time off ✓ Paid sick time ★
GOOD TO KNOW
Occasional coverage outside regular hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, may be needed based on patient-care needs, with advance notice whenever possible. Occasional coverage at other VA outpatient clinics may also be required. ★ Veterans and military spouses are strongly encouraged to apply! Ready to make your work matter? Apply today and join the White Stone team at the Orlando VA Medical Center.
Req ID:
26-15 White Stone Healthcare Resources is an Equal Opportunity Employer and an E-Verify participant. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or other status protected by applicable law.
Pay:
$22.84 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching AD&D insurance Bereavement leave Dental insurance Dependent care reimbursement Disability insurance Employee assistance program Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Paid training Retirement plan Vision insurance Wellness program