Dental Assistant

Title: Dental Assistant

State Role Title: Direct Service Associate II

Hiring Range: Up to $43,000

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central Office

Agency Website: www.dbhds.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public

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Job Duties

The Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services' (DBHDS) is seeking a highly motivated, skilled and experienced individual to serve as a Dental Assistant for individuals with developmental disabilities (DD) in a community based Mobile Dental Program. This position works with an interdisciplinary team and licensed clinical staff to assist with clinical treatment within the scope of practice, as well as serves as a member of the interdisciplinary team providing services in a variety of community settings throughout the Commonwealth, with a primary focus in Southwest Virginia.

This position is responsible clear production of radiographs, including review of films and determination if radiographs need to be repeated, performing sterilization of equipment, stocking and inventory of equipment, scheduling appointments, and performing standardized or specialized procedures within the scope of practice of a dental assistant, while seeking guidance regarding more complex or non-routine issues of dental care, treatment, and practice and/or program plans and management. This is a field position and requires highway driving and routine overnight travel. This position will be responsible for responding to questions, concerns, complaints; completing appropriate documentation in clinical records; and maintaining documentation for tracking and data collection. Training is provided as needed and this position is responsible for providing advocacy in the areas of oral health and preventive healthcare; teaching responsibilities in the provision of oral health education, such as providing training programs and general presentations regarding the dental program; and providing consultation services, as needed, per the direction of the Dental Team Manager and the Director for the Office of Integrated Health Support Network.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience providing chair side assistance to Dentist, Anesthetist, and/or Dental Hygienist. Experience providing tray set-ups and following OSHA guidelines for disinfecting operatories in a timely fashion.

Experience performing administrative duties including, but not limited to, all clerical and data entry needs of a dental program. Ability to keep sufficient inventory for optimum dental treatment of every individual. Experience scheduling appointments.

Experience sending appointment reminders, making any necessary updates, and performing recordkeeping. Ability to maintain, purge, and file client records. Ability to work within scope of practice and the allowable activities of a Dental Assistant without on-site supervision.

Additional Considerations

Knowledge of Developmental Disabilities and leadership principles and practices. Experience utilizing dental practice software.

CPR/BLS certification and X-Ray certification. ACLS Certification or the willingness to obtain certification to perform rescue interventions as part of a treatment team, if needed. Dental Assistant certification or a willingness to obtain. A valid, unrestricted driver's license to drive mobile dental units, as needed.

DBHDS is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, political affiliation, disability, genetic information, age, retaliation, parental status, pregnancy, military service/status, or other non-merit factor. We commit to a diverse and inclusive workforce that is reflective of the Commonwealth of Virginia.

In addition, the Commonwealth of Virginia/DBHDS offers excellent health and life insurance benefits, access to Short-Term (STD) and Long-Term (LTD) Disability benefits, twelve (12) paid holidays and other leave benefits, and a state retirement plan with options for tax-deferred retirement savings including employer matching.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

For consideration, interested applicants must apply by completing the online application. A resume may also be included with your submission.

However, emailed, faxed, and hand-delivered applications and/or resumes will not be accepted. This position is open until filled; however, applications/resumes will begin to be reviewed within seven (7) business days of the date of this posting. Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DBHDS welcomes all applicants authorized to work in the U.S. For more information on how to seek this authorization, please refer to Working in the United States or contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office directly.

For any technical assistance with the jobs.virginia.gov website, please contact applicantinquiry@dhrm.virginia.gov.

Contact Information

Name: Shruti Tawar

Phone: N/A

Email: shruti.tawar@dbhds.virginia.gov

• Inquiries Only/No Submissions to include resumes.

In support of the Commonwealth's commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.