Dental Assistant w/Recruitment Incentive (Bonus)

About the opportunity

The Primary Purpose of the Position is to assist the dentist in many aspects of direct patient care and perform other clinical and clerical functions independently of direct supervision. Dental assistants at this level serve as staff dental assistants at the full performance level for more routine patient care and perform some complex patient procedures under general supervision of more experienced dental assistants or dental supervisors. Duties include chairside assisting, dental imaging, infection control and equipment sterilization, clerical functions, information management, patient safety, employee education, dental laboratory functions, direct patient care, and handling reusable medical equipment.

Salary and benefits

• Recruitment Incentive (Sign-on Bonus)
• Competitive salary and regular salary increases (GS-03 to GS-06 grade range, $35,261 – $64,175 per annum)
• Paid Time Off: 37-50 days of annual paid time off per year (13-26 days of annual leave, 13 days of sick leave, 11 paid Federal holidays per year)
• Parental Leave: Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave after 12 months of employment
• Child Care Subsidy: Up to 25% of total eligible childcare costs for qualifying employees with family income below $144,000
• Traditional federal pension (5 years vesting) and federal 401K with up to 5% agency matching contributions
• Federal health, vision, dental, term life, and long-term care insurance programs

Who can apply?

• United States Citizenship: Non-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA Policy
• Experience or Education: At least six months of experience demonstrating ability to perform the work, or successful completion of a 1-year dental assistant program accredited by the American Dental Association's Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA), or an equivalent combination
• Radiologic Certification: Must meet credentialing standards in 42 CFR Part 75 (successful completion of an accredited educational program/examination such as DANB radiation health and safety examination, or state board/DoD approval)
• English Language Proficiency: Must be proficient in spoken and written English
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959

Required documents

• Long-form resume / Curriculum vitae (CV)
• Transcript (if using education to qualify)
• Cover Letter
• DD-214 / Statement of Service
• Disability Letter (Schedule A)
• Disability Letter (VA)
• License
• Other (1)
• PCS Orders
• Performance Appraisal
• Professional Certification
• Separation Notice (RIF)
• SF-15
• SF-50 / Notification of Personnel Action

When to apply

• Opening Date: 2026-09-03
• Application Close Date: 2026-09-14 at 11:59 PM (ET)

How to apply

• Create a USAJOBS account or log in to your existing account
• Preview and complete the online occupational questionnaire
• Upload your USAJOBS resume and all required supporting documents
• Submit your complete application package by the closing date
• Complete the online onboarding process if selected

Additional information

• This position is in the Excepted Service and does not confer competitive status.
• Selected applicants will be required to serve a 1 or 2-year trial period.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a mandatory condition of employment for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel.
• Selected applicants are subject to a background/security investigation and urinalysis drug screening.