This position as a Dental Assistant start at the entry level up to the full performance. It is expected that Dental Assistants assist in many aspects of direct patient care and performs other clinical and clerical functions independently of direct supervision; At the developmental stage, they receive guidance from more experienced staff members for more complex patient issues and required daily and direct contact at the site of work from the assigned supervisor. Applicants pending the completion of educational or certification/licensure requirements may be referred and tentatively selected but may not be hired until all requirements are met. Basic Requirements: Citizenship. Citizen of the United States. (Non-citizens may be appointed when it is not possible to recruit qualified candidates