Dental Assistant - Camp Lejeune

DENTAL ASSISTANT "We encourage Military Veterans and Military Spouses to apply" SITE OF SERVICE : Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, NC The work to be performed under this contract will be at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and all associated branch medical clinics.

Full-time POSITION QUALIFICATION / REQUIREMENTS : Degree : Certificate or Associate Degree. Education : Successful completion of one of the following : Certificate or Associate Degree as a dental assistant / technician from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA) and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.

Certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant school and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.

Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months. 36 months experience within the preceding 60 months as a dental assistant in a private practice or a military clinic.

Membership in good standing with the American Association of Dental Assistants with required continuing education and 12 months experience within the preceding 36 months.

Graduation from a state-accredited program for dental assistants or dental technology within the preceding 12 months. All training must include a course in radiation physics, biology, health, safety, and protection, X-ray films and radiographic film quality, radiographic techniques, darkroom and processing techniques, film mounting, and digital radiographic processing techniques.

Experience : Six months (6) of dental assisting experience after graduation. Certification : Certified in radiography. Must maintain a hands-on Basic Life Support (BLS) course through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.

Citizenship : All personnel performing services under this contract shall be U.S. citizens. Language Requirement : Able to read, write, and speak English well enough to communicate effectively.

Physical Capability : Shall be physically capable of standing and sitting for extended periods and performing all required services.

CORE DUTIES : Performs duties in providing assistance in one or more phases of complex / difficult restorative, prosthodontic, oral surgical, endodontic, or periodontal treatment.

Receives and schedules patients for treatment. Obtains and records related to the medical history of the patient. Chart examination and treatment information.

Records information on prescriptions. Sterilizes instruments, materials, and equipment; prepares surgical trays. Maintains dental equipment in a clean and operative condition.

Assists dentist at chairside. Performs intra-oral procedures as directed by the dentist. Takes preliminary impressions for study models, removes sutures, places and removes rubber dams, peri-packs, matrix bands, and wedges.

Relays dentist's instructions to the patient for post-treatment care. Instructs patient in proper dental techniques, care of appliances, and causes of dental decay.

Operates dental X-ray equipment to take intra and extra-oral radiographs. Maintains, cleans, and performs minor repairs on X-ray equipment and materials.

Pours and trims models from impressions and constructs custom impression trays. Maintains a variety of recurring reports related to dental activities.

HOURS : Services shall be provided Monday through Friday between 0630 to 1630. The HCWs shall be scheduled for an 8.5-hour shift, including an uncompensated 30-minute meal break.

Each HCW shall be on duty for 80 hours every two weeks, except during periods of approved leave and holidays. In no instance will the HCW exceed 160 hours (on-site service plus approved leave and holidays) per 4-week period.

The designated government representative will schedule specific days, hours, and shift length. The specific schedule for each two weeks will be provided 1 month in advance by the government supervisor or designee.

BENEFITS : Health, dental, vision, Short / Long disability, Life insurance 11 Fed Holidays / 80 Hrs Vacation / 56 Hrs Sick 401 Retirement plan CME Reimbursement program SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS / SKILLS Must be comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Must be able and willing to reprioritize on short notice and work on multiple simultaneous projects. Flexible and able to work with various personalities.

Teamwork skills are required. Time management skills required. The ability to meet deadlines in a deadline-intensive environment is essential.

High level of adaptability and willingness to embrace change in a fast-paced, demanding environment. LUKE does not discriminate based on race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, or veteran status in the provision of services or employment opportunities and benefits.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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