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Dental Assistant

Company

Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration

Location

Des Moines, IA

Posted

July 11, 2026

Position Overview

Summary Dental Assistant The Dental Assistant assists the dentist with many aspects of direct patient care and performs other clinical and clerical functions independently of direct supervision. Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional Duties include, but are not limited to: Customer Service - Shows courtesy, respect, and a positive attitude for patients, co-workers, and the public. Provides assistance to customers with questions or concerns, provides service recovery Chairside Assisting - sets up operatory and/or surgery suite for planned dental procedure and cleans dental unit for timely turnover. Passes instruments safely, accurately, and efficiently. Keeps operative field clear of debris and retracts oral tissues effectively and comfortable. Prepares dental medicaments and impression materials per manufacturer's instructions. Accomplishes all intra-operative procedures within standard infection control protocols. Assists in routine general dental procedures. A...

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