Dental Hygienist

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AMI Expeditionary Healthcare LLC (AMI) is a novel, private healthcare solutions company. AMI is physician owned and led by an experienced and professional leadership team. AMI has medical, public health, operational, and logistical expertise throughout the company that has extensive experience caring for diverse populations in just about every environment – be it austere and/or expeditionary. AMI is a global healthcare support company providing solutions on five continents.

AMI’s corporate character is based on adaptability, accountability, integrity, compassion, and collaboration. Its mission is to provide the highest quality medical and public health services worldwide and to bring flexible, adaptable, and scalable healthcare solutions to the clients and communities who need them most.

AMI will be assisting the Naval Hospital in Bremerton, WA (and its associated local clinics) by providing dental staff and services as requested.

The Dental Hygienist will provide comprehensive preventive and therapeutic dental care at the Naval Hospital Bremerton Dental Department. This position focuses on patient education, oral health maintenance, and disease prevention, supporting the Navy’s mission to ensure the oral readiness and overall health of service members and their families. The Dental Hygienist will work collaboratively with dental officers and clinical staff to deliver high-quality care in compliance with Navy, federal, and professional dental standards.

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• Examine patients’ oral cavities—including mouth, throat, and pharynx—and record conditions of teeth, gums, and surrounding tissues.
• Identify and refer patients with abnormalities such as cavities, defective fillings, suspicious lesions, or periodontal disease to the supervising dentist for evaluation and treatment.
• Apply desensitizing and topical agents to aid in the prevention or treatment of caries, gingivitis, and oral ulcerations.
• Provide oral hygiene instruction to individual patients and groups, demonstrating proper brushing and flossing techniques, explaining the causes of tooth decay, and discussing the role of nutrition and general health in oral care.
• Take impressions and fabricate sports/safety mouth guards and soft night guards for use in vital bleaching or protection.
• Polish restorations and apply pit and fissure sealants as indicated.
• Assist chairside during dental procedures when directed by the Officer-in-Charge of the dental clinic.
• Record treatment data, maintain patient documentation, and ensure instruments and equipment are cleaned, sharpened, sterilized, and in proper working order.
• Utilize Dentrix to accurately enter patient-specific workload data, readiness status, and to schedule patient appointments in accordance with Navy protocols.
• The job duties are flexible and subject to change depending upon operational needs.

• Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work on a team.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Must be able to successfully complete the AMI Credentialing Process.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications

• Successful completion of a Dental Hygiene Program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA).
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Dental Hygiene, depending on program structure.
• Certified in Radiography required
• BLS certification required
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as a Dental Hygienist.
• Active, unrestricted license to practice Dental Hygiene in a U.S. jurisdiction.

• Must be able to work in a safe manner following all safety rules and regulations.…