Dental Assistant (Mobile Dental Clinic)

Location: White River Junction VA Medical Center – Mobile Dental Clinic

Compensation: Starting at 21.00/hr; negotionable hourly based on years of experience. Mobile Dental Clinic experience is a plus. 

Position Overview

Dental Assistants provide chairside, administrative, and operational support to dentists and dental hygienists within the mobile dental clinic environment.

Primary Responsibilities

Clinical & Administrative Support

• Perform chairside assistance for all phases of dentistry.

• Prepare patients and instruments for procedures.

• Measure and record vital signs, including geriatric considerations.

• Operate dental x-ray equipment and evaluate images for diagnostic quality.

• Assist with VA EHR and Dental EHR documentation, chart updates, and lab prescriptions.

• Provide patient education and post-care instructions.

Clinic Operations

• Assist with setup, breakdown, and daily operation of the mobile dental clinic.

• Maintain inventory and report replacement needs.

• Support patient flow and clinic efficiency.

Process Improvement & Stakeholder Engagement

• Identify and document process improvements.

• Assist with pilot program reporting.

Minimum Background / Qualifications

• Current, full, and unrestricted registration as a Dental Assistant in the State of Vermont.

• Minimum of one (1) year of creditable experience practicing as a full-time dental assistant; VA experience preferred.

• Meets radiologic credentialing requirements under 42 C.F.R. Part 75.

• Radiologic certification must be completed within one (1) month of onboarding via one of the following:

  • Dental Radiation Health and Safety Examination (DANB), OR

  • VA-approved Principles and Practice of Dental Radiology course, OR

  • State board or Department of Defense–approved radiation safety program.

• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize tasks.

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Proficiency in Microsoft 365 Office applications.

• Experience with electronic health record systems and clinical terminology.

• Current unrestricted U.S. driver’s license and ability to operate a mobile dental clinic (CDL not required).

• Willingness to comply with VA vehicle operation policies and training per VA Directive 0637.

• Current BLS or CPR certification from an American Heart Association–approved program.

Arrow ARC supports Veterans Health Administration facilities and offices across the U.S. with health care staffing and program support via the 10-year Integrated Critical Staffing Program (ICSP). We provide staffing solutions to address critical shortages in VHA medical facilities caused by turnover, recruitment issues, seasonal needs, surges or emergencies.

Arrow is a certified Service-Disabled, Veteran-Owned Small Business joint venture between Artemis ARC and Aptive Resources, two award-winning companies that share an agile, mission-focused, results driven approach in the federal sector.​ Arrow provides management consulting services and specializes in working with federal government agencies like the Department of Veterans Affairs and Office of Personnel Management.​

Aptive is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.

Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.