Location
Bakersfield, CA | United States
Job description
Enlistment is required for this position.
*** NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED ***
To become an enlisted Soldier in the U.S. Army, you must be:
- A U.S. citizen or permanent resident alien.
- In good physical condition.
- In good moral standing.
- A high school graduate or equivalent.
Overview:
The dental specialist is primarily responsible for assisting Army dentists in the examination and treatment of patients, as well as helping to manage dental offices.
Job Duties:
- Prepare dental operations; select and arrange instruments; measure and record temperature, blood pressure, and pulse, and assist dentist during patient exams
- Assist with the administration of anesthesia and in the placement and removal of sutures
- Prepare restorative and impression materials
- Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation and operate resuscitation equipment
Training:
Job training for a dental specialist requires 10 weeks of Basic Combat Training and eight weeks of Advanced Individual Training, including practicing dental care tasks. Part of this time is spent in the classroom and part in the field.
Some of the skills you'll learn are:
- Preventive dentistry
- Dental office procedures
- Radiology (X-ray) techniques
- Dental hygiene procedures
Helpful Skills:
- Interest in biology and chemistry
- Enjoy helping others
- Good hand-eye coordination
- Ability to follow spoken instructions and detailed procedures
Benefits :
- 100% Medical and Dental
- Paid College Tuition
- Living Expenses
- 30 Days of Paid Vacation per year
- Continuous Job Training and Development
Job Types : Full-time, Contract
Pay : $40,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits :
- 401(k) Matching
- Dental Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discount
- Flexible Schedule
- Health Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Parental Leave
- Professional Development Assistance
- Relocation Assistance
- Retirement Plan
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Vision Insurance
Schedule :
Education :
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Additional Compensation:
- Bonuses
- Store Discounts
- Other forms
Work Location:
This Company Describes Its Culture as:
- Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
- Innovative -- innovative and risk-taking
- Aggressive -- competitive and growth-oriented
- Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
- People-oriented -- supportive and fairness-focused
- Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative
Job Types : Full-time, Part-time, Temporary, Contract
Job tags
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