Dental Hygienist Job Amentum

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The Dental Hygienist will play a key role in providing preventive and educational dental care while maintaining accurate dental records in accordance with government requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct dental hygiene procedures, including teeth cleaning, scaling, and polishing, to prevent and treat oral health issues.
• Perform oral health assessments and screenings, including checking for oral diseases such as cavities, gingivitis, and periodontitis.
• Take and develop dental x-rays in accordance with safety and quality standards.
• Provide education and counseling to patients on oral hygiene practices, including brushing, flossing, and proper dental care techniques.
• Collaborate with dentists to deliver comprehensive dental care and provide follow-up recommendations resulting from evaluations or treatments.
• Assist in the collection of patient medical and dental histories as part of pre-employment and ongoing wellness procedures.
• Create and maintain individual Medical/Dental records upon employees’ arrival to Diego Garcia, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established standards.
  • Records must include pre-employment physicals, medical histories, occupational injuries or diseases, physical examinations, pre-employment dental exams, x-rays, and treatments.
  • Clearly mark jackets with critical patient information such as allergies, blood type, and occupational surveillance program status, including dates placed on and removed from the programs.
• Update and maintain Medical/Dental records throughout the duration of employee employment on Diego Garcia. These records are official government property and must be available for government inspection/review at any time.
• Ensure documentation for all dental services, including treatments, procedural outcomes, examination results, and x-rays, is current and accurate.
• Support the dental team in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient environment in compliance with OSHA and infection control guidelines.
• Manage and maintain dental equipment and instruments in optimal working condition by performing routine cleaning, sterilization, and organization.
• Facilitate an organized dental clinic workflow while providing exceptional patient care and meeting government regulatory standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited Dental Hygienist program and licensure as a Dental Hygienist in accordance with U.S. standards.
• 1-3 years of experience as a Dental Hygienist, including performing patient education, routine cleanings, and preventive dental care procedures.
• Certification in radiology and proficiency in taking and developing x-rays.
• Knowledge of infection control practices, sterilization protocols, and dental clinic operations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and maintain detailed patient records.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, provide education, and support clinic operations effectively.
• 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 compliance 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).
• Experience in maintaining Medical/Dental records in a military or government healthcare setting, adhering to HIPAA and other relevant government regulations.
• CPR certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Familiarity with NAVMED regulations or other military/government dental record documentation processes.
• Experience utilizing electronic health record (EHR) systems for updating and maintaining patient records.

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