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-11% vs. median posted rate for dental roles in Orlando, Florida ($25.67/hr)
55 similar openings in the Orlando area · median $20.96/hr

$15.00/hr · lowesthighest · $195/hr

this role: $22.84/hrmedian $25.67/hr

Shaded band: the middle 50% of posted dental roles in Orlando, Florida rates. This role sits in the 38th percentile.

About the role

Pay for this role is about 11% below the Orlando, Florida median for dental roles.

The Dental Assistant provides chairside support to VA dentists during complex clinical procedures and manages patient care tasks including imaging and infection control. Additionally, the role involves clerical duties such as scheduling, charting, and maintaining patient records in accordance with VA and HIPAA standards.

Job Summary Dental Assistant – Orlando VA Healthcare System (Contract) Locations

Orlando VA Medical Center (Lake Nona), Lake Baldwin VA Clinic (Orlando), Viera VA Clinic, and Daytona Beach VA Clinic; travel between sites may be required for coverage
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM (40 hours/week maximum; no overtime). Occasional evenings, weekends, or holidays may be required with advance notice.
Position
Type: Contract position supporting the Department of
Veterans
Affairs,
Orlando
VA
Healthcare
System (OVAHCS)
Pay: 22.84/hr plus 5.09 for Health and Wellness

Position Summary

The Dental Assistant supports VA dentists in direct patient care for eligible Veterans, performing clinical and clerical functions of increasing complexity independently under general administrative supervision. The role requires competency in four-handed dentistry and assisting with specialty procedures including oral surgery, periodontal therapy, endodontics, prosthodontics, and implant placement and restoration. Primary Responsibilities

Duties and Responsibilities

Chairside assisting: set up and turn over operatories/surgery suites; pass instruments safely and efficiently; keep the operative field clear and retract oral tissue; prepare dental medicaments and impression materials; assist in routine and specialized procedures (oral maxillofacial surgery, endodontics, surgical periodontics) Dental imaging: produce diagnostic-quality, accurately oriented and exposed images using radiation safety techniques while minimizing retakes Infection control and sterilization: follow infection control protocols for operatory setup/cleanup and imaging; prepare instruments for sterilization per SPD standards without delaying clinical care; maintain and document reusable medical equipment per facility policy Direct patient care: suture and periodontal dressing removal; diagnostic and preliminary prosthetic impressions; temporary crown/bridge removal, recementation, and fabrication; coronal polishing; rubber dam and matrix band placement; post-operative patient education Patient safety: verify patient identification and participate in time-outs per Joint Commission requirements; monitor patient condition during treatment and during/after moderate sedation (BP, pulse, EKG, pulse oximetry); adapt care to patient age and abilities Dental laboratory functions: pour impressions and prepare study models; make final denture impression trays and prepare bite rims Clerical support: schedule appointments; help fill schedule gaps from cancellations/no-shows; assist the dentist in charting findings and treatment plans; other administrative duties as assigned by the Chief of Dental Services Customer service and information management: courteous, patient-centered service; maintain confidentiality per HIPAA and VA computer security regulations

Requirements

Candidates must have completed a one-year CODA-accredited dental assistant program and possess at least one year of relevant experience. Required certifications include a Dental Radiological Certificate, BLS, and CPR.

professional certificate
Scheduling
CPR
Charting
Sterilization
BLS
Endodontics
Prosthodontics
Infection control
HIPAA compliance
Patient monitoring
Four-handed dentistry
Periodontal therapy
Oral surgery assistance
Implant placement
Dental laboratory functions
Dental imaging

Benefits

Health and Wellness

Posting details

Employment type: Full Time
Work arrangement: On Site
Experience: 0-2 yrs
Salary: $23 - $23/hr
Location: Orlando, Florida
Posted: Aug 3, 2026
Closes: Aug 3, 2027
Application: Employer website

Hiring organization

Aptive

Aptive is a public service delivery partner for the federal government. We harness creativity, technology and human-centered services to improve organizational performance and citizen experience. We support some of the most innovative and inspiring programs across the...

IndustryHospitals and Health Care

TypePrivately Held

Size501-1,000 employees

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Required Qualifications Successful completion of a one-year dental assistant program accredited by the ADA Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) Minimum one (1) year of experience as a dental assistant Competency in four-handed dentistry and assisting with specialty procedures (oral surgery, periodontal therapy, endodontics, prosthodontics, implants) Dental Radiological Certificate (required) Current BLS and CPR certification Fluency in spoken and written English Health and Compliance Requirements Negative TB test (TST or IGRA) current within the past year; chest x-ray if positive Proof of immunity: MMR and Varicella; proof of Tdap vaccination Annual influenza vaccination (or mask requirement during flu season if contraindicated) Hepatitis B vaccination series and bloodborne pathogen training Completion of VA-required training (VA privacy/information security, HIPAA, annual dental radiology training, CPRS orientation) About Aptive 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. EEO Statement 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.

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