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AMG Healthcare

Gov Dental Assistant - VA 23511 (Portsmouth Naval)

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A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.

$46,189 / year median in Virginia

+22% projected growth

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Job Description

Gov Dental Assistant
  • VA 23511
    (Portsmouth Naval) AMG Healthcare
  • 3.
5 Portsmouth, VA Job Details Full-time $18.89 an hour 1 day ago Benefits Paid holidays Dental insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Qualifications BLS Certification Radiology Full Job Description AMG Healthcare Services, Inc. is a staffing agency that specializes in placing healthcare professionals in government and non-gov positions throughout the nation for over 15 years. We're currently seeking full-time Dental Assistant to provide services at one of Portsmouth Naval Station's multiple facilities . The main Portsmouth base is located at: 1647 Admiral Taussig Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23511.
Additional position details provided below:
POSITION DETAILS
LOCATION :
NMC Portsmouth (Main)
  • 1647 Admiral Taussig Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23511. There are multiple Portsmouth facilities, your facility will be assigned once interview & background clearance is completed. Facilities are located in : VA
  • 23511, 23708, 23459, 23460, & 23322 Facility/Desired location will not be selected before background credentialing process is completed.
Facility transfer requests will be accepted on a first come first serve basis. Ask recruiter for more details
SCHEDULE
Mon
  • Thu:
    6:30am
  • 3:30pm & Fri from 6:30am
  • 3:15 (+ 30 min lunch break)
BENEFITS
: 11 Paid Holiday Off Days + 10 PTO Days + 56 Hrs of Sick Leave
PAY PACKAGE
$ 18.89/hr + Benefits + AMG Insurance Coverage Provided
  • IF you have current insurance coverage under:
TRICARE, MEDICARE, OR PART OF A GROUP PLAN
  • then you can swap AMG insurance for an increase in hourly pay rate. Please ask your recruiter for more details
AMG INSURANCE
: Insurance is required for all employees (AMG ins. or Tricare/Medicare/Group Plan) AMG insurance includes: medical, vision, & dental coverage
DENTAL ASSISTANT JOB REQUIREMENTS
REQUIRED
ITEMS UPDATED RESUME
: Must have at least 1yr of relevant recent work exp (Some candidates may require 3+ yrs)
DA CERT :
Must provide an active Dental Assistant certification
DA DIPLOMA
: Must provide a diploma/equivalent showing proof of course completion.
BLS CERT
: Must provide a non-expired Basic Life Support cert (Issued by AHA or ARC only) X
  • RAY/RADIOLOGY CERT
  • : Must provide a valid X-Ray Cert identifying course/curriculum completion
CURRENT INSURANCE
: Must send over ONLY if choosing AMG Insurance Coverage option
INTERESTED CANDIDATES
: Please send an updated resume and all items listed above to for immediate consideration & follow-up.
JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Once you let us know you're interested, one of our dedicated recruiters will go over all responsibilities and duties in detail during your initial phone call. Statement of Work outlining all position duties will be provided at that time. If you want to find out more about this position reach out to us by replying to this ad & send your resume to Once you reply, a dedicated team member will be assigned to you and will follow-up with you as soon as possible.