Dental Assistant

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies, and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Dental Assistant to support a unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia. The Dental Assistant will provide dental support services, ensure accurate record-keeping, and assist with patient care in compliance with government regulations and dental care standards.

Job Responsibilities:

• Create and maintain individual Medical/Dental records for employees arriving on Diego Garcia, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established requirements.
• Assemble medical and dental documentation for each record, including pre-employment physicals, medical history, occupational injuries or diseases, physical examinations, pre-employment dental evaluations, x-rays, and dental treatment records for care received before and during employment on Diego Garcia.
• Ensure all dental records are complete, up-to-date, and maintained for the entire term of an employee’s service on Diego Garcia.
• Clearly mark Medical/Dental records with key patient information on the outside of each jacket, including allergies, blood type, and involvement in occupational surveillance programs, including dates of enrollment or removal.
• Enter, organize, and maintain patient dental care documentation, ensuring compliance with all U.S. government regulations and policies related to medical/dental records.
• Support dental practitioners during patient visits by preparing tools, sterilizing instruments, and maintaining treatment rooms for hygiene and efficiency.
• Assist the dentist in performing procedures, ensuring comfort and safety for patients while providing chairside assistance and instrument preparation.
• Capture and develop x-ray images of patients teeth in accordance with proper safety and quality protocols.
• Provide basic patient communication, including answering questions about dental procedures, oral hygiene guidance, and post-treatment care instructions.
• Maintain an inventory of dental supplies and request replacements as needed, ensuring all required items remain stocked for operations.
• Help maintain an overall clean and organized dental clinic environment, complying with all health, safety, and infection control standards.
• Work collaboratively with medical and administrative staff to ensure continuity of care and efficiency of operations.
• Provide the Government access to dental and medical records for inspection or review as requested.
  
  

Minimum Requirements:

• Certification or diploma in Dental Assisting or a related field.
• 1-3 years of experience as a Dental Assistant, including chairside assisting, x-rays, and familiarity with dental procedures.
• Proficient in maintaining accurate and detailed medical and dental records.
• Knowledge of dental instruments, equipment sterilization, and infection control practices.
• Proficiency in collecting patient histories and providing pre- and post-treatment instructions.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail to prepare and update Medical/Dental records accurately.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills to interact professionally with patients, dentists, and medical staff.
• Basic computer skills to maintain and update electronic and physical records.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport should be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain requirements for the duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce is preferred.
• Valid country driver’s license and passport.
• Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).
• CPR certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Familiarity with maintaining medical and dental records for government or military programs in compliance with HIPAA regulations and other applicable standards.
• Knowledge of NAVMED or similar military medical record systems.
• Experience providing dental support in a U.S. government or military clinic setting.
  
  

Other Responsibilities

Safety: Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements and fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality: Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance: Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.

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