SummaryThis Dental Assistant position is located at the Bay Pines VA Healthcare System. The dental assistant is an integral member of the dental treatment team and assists the dentist in many aspects of direct patient care and performs other clinical - dental laboratory and administrative/clerical functions independently of direct supervision.QualificationsBasic Requirements:United States CitizenshipNon-citizens may only be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified citizens in accordance with VA PolicyEnglish Language ProficiencyDental assistants must be proficient in spoken and written English in accordance with chapter 2 - section D - paragraph 5a - of VA Handbook 5005 - Qualification Standa