DENTAL ASSISTANT

Dentrust Optimized Care Solutions; Ottumwa (IA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team providing essential dental services to military service members in Iowa. As a Dental Assistant, you will play a vital role in delivering care, conducting dental exams, and performing X-rays in a mobile setting. This position primarily involves weekend work, offering a unique opportunity to serve those who serve our country. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on health readiness, this role is perfect for compassionate individuals looking to make a difference. Be part of a trusted leader in health services and help bridge the gap for better health in the military community.

Qualifications

• Active Dental Assistant Certification required in Iowa.
• Must have active Radiology and CPR/BLS certifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide dental services in a mobile environment.
• Perform Digital x-Rays and sterilize instruments.

Skills

Dental Assistant Certification

Radiology Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

4-handed chair-side assisting

Sterilization experience

Basic administrative functions

Military experience

Computer proficiency

Weekend availability

Job description

Description

Attention all Dental Assistants, we are calling on you to partner with us to complete dental exams, treatment, and X-rays for our Military Service members.

We will primarily work weekends, with some occasional weekdays in the State of Iowa on an "as needed basis".

We provide health readiness services to meet the medical and dental requirements to maintain a deployable military force for the following:

• U.S. Army Reserve (USAR)
• Army National Guard (ARNG)
• U.S. Navy Reserve (USNR)
• U.S. Marine Forces Reserve (MARFORRES)
• U.S. Coast Guard Reserve (USCGR)
• Air National Guard (ANG)
• U.S. Air Force Reserve (USAFR)

Responsibilities:

• Provide dental services in a mobile environment.
• Provide Digital x-Rays (BW & PANO).
• Provide sterilization of instruments.

Requirements:

• Active Dental Assistant Certification in the state (CDA, RDA, EDDA, EFDA)
• Active Radiology Certification
• CPR/BLS Certification
• Comfortable with 4-handed chair-side assisting
• Experience with sterilization
• Experience with basic administrative functions
• Experience working with military - preferred
• Proficient with computer programs
• Must have weekend availability

With over three decades of experience, we are a trusted industry leader. Our experienced team of clinicians and logistics professionals are dedicated and strive to do the right thing for our partners and their members every time. Because of this commitment, we’ve set a new standard of care delivery through our fixed-clinic, mobile treatment center, telemedicine, and portable deployment models.

Join our team, and become a part of a bridge for better health.

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If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.

DOCS Health is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. DOCS Health will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's sex (including pregnancy), age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, family responsibility, armed services, or any other status protected by law.