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About the Role

Aptive Resources is hiring a Dental Assistant to join our team of talented professionals who provide health care services to our Military Service Members and their families at Naval Health Clinic Hawaii (NHCH) Camp Smith.

Responsibilities

• Performing a full range of dental assisting procedures in support of Dental Officer examinations and delivery of treatment under the "four handed dentistry" format.
• Aiding in the provision of mandated dental surveillance and preventive services.
• Assisting in ensuring the quality and timeliness of treatment records and reports.
• Referring patients who present with a complaint to staff dentists for evaluation and continuation of care.
• Attending multidisciplinary treatment team meetings on behalf of the dental officers.
• Maintaining patient records in accordance with Joint Commission and DTF/MTF requirements.
• Assisting during administration of anesthesia.
• Assisting in placement and removal of sutures.
• Disposing of contaminated waste in accordance with standard procedures.
• Maintaining operatory to meet the clinic's cleanliness and infection control standards.
• Working at the appointments desk.
• Performing Central Sterile Supply functions.
• Participating in command quality improvement and assurance meetings.
• Contributing in a positive manner to team building and morale.
• Participating in Expanded Functions training program and certification as directed.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• 36 months experience within the preceding 60 months as a dental assistant in a private practice or a military clinic.
• All training must have included a course in radiation physics; radiation biology; radiation health, safety, and protection; X-ray films and radiographic film quality; radiographic techniques; darkroom and processing techniques; film mounting; and digital radiographic processing techniques.
• Contract workers shall be capable of performing duties that require somewhat regular and reoccurring back bending, with short periods of standing and walking.

Skills

• Dental assisting
• Four-handed dentistry
• Dental surveillance
• Preventive services
• Treatment records
• Patient referrals
• Treatment team meetings
• Patient record maintenance
• Anesthesia administration assistance
• Suture placement and removal assistance
• Contaminated waste disposal
• Infection control
• Appointment desk operations
• Central Sterile Supply functions
• Quality improvement and assurance
• Team building
• Expanded Functions training

Location

• Naval Health Clinic Hawaii (NHCH) Camp Smith

Work Type

• Full Time
• Onsite

Experience Level

• 12 months experience (with CODA/ADA accredited program or military school)
• 36 months experience (as dental assistant in private practice or military clinic)

Education Level

• Certificate or associate degree as a dental assistant/technician from a CODA/ADA accredited program
• Certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant school
• Graduation from a state accredited program for dental assistants or dental technology
• Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course
• Certified in radiography as required by 42 CFR Part 75
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

About the Company

• Aptive partners with federal agencies to achieve their missions through improved performance, streamlined operations and enhanced service delivery.
• Based in Alexandria, Virginia, we support more than a dozen agencies including Veterans Affairs, Transportation, Defense, Homeland Security and the National Science Foundation.
• We specialize in applying technology, creativity and human-centered services to optimize mission delivery and improve experiences for millions of people who count on government services every day.
• Founded: 2012.
• Employees: 300+ nationwide.

Equal Opportunity

• Aptive is an equal opportunity employer.
• We consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, parental status, veteran status, age, disability, or any other protected class.
• Veterans, members of the Reserve and National Guard, and transitioning active-duty service members are highly encouraged to apply.