Dental Assistant; Marshall Islands

Job Summary

The Dental Assistant reports to the Dentist and will be supervised by the Dentist while performing fieldwork. The Dental Assistant will deliver services in any one of three settings:

• At the direction of the Dentist or a site medical director, the Dental Assistant prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, sterilizes, and disinfects instruments and equipment, and takes dental radiographs.
• Obtains and updates patients' dental records and prepares and lays out instruments and materials required to treat each patient.
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, sterilizes and disinfects instruments and equipment, and takes dental radiographs.
• Obtains and updates patients' dental records and prepares and lays out instruments and materials required to treat each patient.
• Makes patients comfortable in the dental chair and prepares them for treatment.
• Assists by handing instruments and materials to dentists and keeping patients' mouths dry and clear by using suction hoses or other devices.
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral healthcare.
• Prepares materials for impressions and restorations, and processes dental x-rays as directed by a dentist.
• May remove sutures; apply topical anesthetics to gums or cavity-preventive agents to teeth.
• May remove excess cement used in the filling process, and place dental dams to isolate teeth for treatment.
• Orders and maintains an inventory of supplies.
• Performs clerical functions related to dental activities.
• Orders and maintains an inventory of supplies.

• 2 years minimum Dental Assistant experience is required.
• Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) certification or state license is required.
• Must have completed an approved Dental Assistant course, diploma, certificate, associate degree, or military training including:
  • Office radiology training
  • Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the dental field is required.
• Must have and maintain current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Must be current in all required certifications.
• Requires a favorable security background check and drug screen.
• All healthcare providers must have current clinical experience in direct patient care and have worked a minimum of 6 of the last 12 months in a desired career field.
• Must have a valid, current U.S. Driver's License.
• Must have a valid U.S. Passport with no less than 6 months remaining before expiration.
• Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write, and communicate in English.
• Requires a favorably adjudicated CNACI investigation conducted by the Department of Defense.
• Must sign an International Assignment Agreement (IAA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the IAA.

• Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be "medically and dentally fit" in accordance with Acuity Medical Readiness Guidelines and Policies and/or as directed by the Client.
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.
• Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment; travel to Kwajalein is required by air.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

For OFCCP compliance, the taxable entity associated with this job posting is:
Acuity-CHS, LLC