Lead Dental Assistant

Summary The Lead Dental Assistant position with the G.V. (Sonny) Montgomery VA Medical Center is located in Jackson, MS. This position works with the Supervisory Dental Assistant or Dental Service Chief to monitor and make work assignments, provide input on performance, resolve daily workplace issues, and maintain efficient flow of patient care. Provide training to staff dental assistants, students and/or trainees; and may perform ancillary assignments, including program management duties. Responsibilities Total Rewards of a Allied Health Professional The Lead Dental Assistant assists the dentist in many aspects of direct patient care and performs other clinical and clerical functions independent of direct supervision. The dental assistant receives and prepares patients for dental treatment and assists the dentist at chairside. The Lead Dental Assistant duties include but are not limited to: Leads a team of employees performing at the GS-7 level or below. Provides guidance and technica...