Dental Assistant

Summary The Dental Assistant position with the Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center (MEDVAMC) is located in Houston, TX. The Dental Assistant responsibilities include but are not limited to responding to basic medical emergencies; recording vital signs; providing pre- and post-operative instructions; maintaining a field of operation during dental procedures through the use of retraction, suction, irrigation, drying, placing and removing cotton rolls; and using the concepts of fourhanded dentistry. Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional **If you are NOT a current, permanent VA employee or Federal employee from another agency, you should apply under CBST-12995471-26-KGM.** The duties of the Dental Assistant in Dental Service include, but are not limited to: Responds to basic medical emergencies. Measures and records vital signs. Provides pre-and post-operative instructions. Maintains a field of operation during dental procedures through the use of retraction, suct...