Dental Hygienist & Assistants – VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System

Dental Staffing Services (Dental Hygienists & Dental Assistants)

Location: VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System & Outpatient Clinics – Los Angeles, CA
Schedule: Full-Time | Monday – Friday | 7:30 AM – 4:00 PM

 Join Our Mission at Veterans Engineering (VE)

Veterans Engineering (VE) is currently seeking skilled and compassionate Dental Assistants (DAs) and Dental Hygienists (DHs) to join our team in support of the VA Greater Los Angeles Healthcare System and its outpatient clinics. In these vital roles, you’ll support the delivery of high-quality oral healthcare to our nation’s heroes — U.S. military veterans.

This is an exceptional opportunity for healthcare professionals who want to make a meaningful impact in a federal clinical setting where mission and care intersect.

• Dental Assistants

• Dental Hygienists

• Chairside assistance in general and specialty dental procedures

• Equipment prep, sterilization, and inventory

• Taking and evaluating dental x-rays

• Using VistA, CPRS, DRM+ software systems

• Educating patients pre- and post-operatively

• Supporting dental trainees

• Adhering to HIPAA, OSHA, Infection Control, and RME protocols

Requirements:

• COMDA license (California)

• Radiological Certificate

• BLS/CPR

• TB Test (valid)

• 1+ year of experience

• Preliminary dental exams and periodontal assessments

• Scaling, root planing, prophylaxis, and fluoride application

• Patient education (home care, hygiene, tobacco cessation)

• Taking and interpreting dental x-rays

• Post-operative care for complex cases

• Using CPRS & DRM+ for records and reporting

• Maintaining infection control and equipment

Requirements:

• Associate’s Degree (or higher) in Dental Hygiene (CODA-accredited)

• California Dental Hygienist License

• BLS/CPR

• TB Test (valid)

• 1+ year of experience