Dental Assistant

Purpose of the Job

This position will support the US Department of Veterans Affairs Critical Staffing Program. The person in this position will represent International SOS Government Medical Services Inc. and provide services outlined below:

Support the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mobile dental clinic by providing chairside assistance and operational support to enable access to dental care for Veterans. Duties include patient preparation and education operatory and instrument preparation infection control radiography documentation in the VA Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Dental EHR scheduling support and coordination with VA stakeholders to deliver care in the mobile setting.

Key Responsibilities

Operate set up and break down the mobile dental clinic at designated locations; ensure equipment is functional and safely transported; secure the unit when unattended; assist in maintaining inventory; assist with pre and postappointment operatory preparation; follow vehicle laws and report issues to the designated point of contact.

Coordinate sterile processing of reusable medical devices (RMD) with Sterile Processing Service (SPS). Maintain asepsis and clean equipment and spaces per VA Office of Dentistry Infection Control Standards and applicable Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and Joint Commission requirements. Ensure proper handling and disposal of waste sharps and biohazards.

Facilitate effective communication among stakeholders; participate in meetings and qualityimprovement activities; assist with appointment scheduling and patientflow coordination; collaborate with VA dental staff to coordinate care that cannot be completed in the mobile setting; ensure communications are timely and documented.

Operate dental Xray equipment evaluate images for diagnostic quality apply dental imaging safety techniques and securely upload images to the Veterans electronic dental record.

Adhere to clinic guidelines and all VA policies standards and regulatory requirements. Use VA Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Dental EHR to record all patient documentation. Protect patient privacy and handle records per VA policies and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Perform chairside dental assistant duties for all phases of dentistry under the direction of the dentist; prepare patients and instruments; measure and record vital signs; provide patient education materials and verbal/written instructions; assist with EHR updates treatment notes and lab prescriptions as requested.

Schedule Veterans in accordance with Veterans Health Administration (VHA) Directive 1230 (Outpatient Scheduling) and support timely access to care requirements.

Assist in identifying inefficiencies; document and communicate approved process changes; support preparation of reports summarizing dental care activities and performance metrics; gather stakeholder feedback and support improvement strategies.

Report suspected privacy or informationsecurity incidents immediately (within one hour) to the VA Office of Information and Technology (OIT) Enterprise Service Desk (ESD) and provide the incident number to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR)/Contracting Officer (CO).

Completes required organizational compliance education including assigned requirements that are client-specified for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies.

This list is non-exhaustive and the role holder may be required to undertake additional duties that are not specifically listed above.

Location:
163 Veterans Drive White River Junction Vermont 05001; mobile deployment to surrounding areas within Vermont
Facility:
White River Junction VA Medical Center

Qualifications :

Job Profile

Basic Requirements/Certifications:

Must possess a current full and unrestricted license as a Dental Assistant in Vermont.

Must be certified as a radiographer as a Dental Assistant.

Must possess at least one year of experience as a full time Dental Assistant.

Must possess a current unrestricted drivers license in the US and have an ability to drive a mobile dental clinic (commercial drivers license not required)

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.

Physical Requirements:

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time.

May require bending stooping and lifting up to 15 lbs.

Other Special Qualifications:

Must be able to read write and speak English to effectively communicate.

US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.

Pass/possess VA Public Trust Clearance.

Additional Information :

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicants background experience skills internal equity and alignment with geographical market data. 

Benefits Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services Inc. complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws. 

International SOS Government Medical Services Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal state and local laws. 

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time