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The Dental Assistant reports to the MSSI Dentist and will be supervised by the Dentist while performing fieldwork.

The Dental Assistant will deliver services in any one of three settings:

(1) Field Health Unit

(2) Small medical/trauma hospitals

(3) Large medical/trauma hospital and assists in examination and treatment of patients under the direction of a Dentist or physician.

Responsibilities:

• At the direction of the Dentist or a site medical director, the Dental Assistant prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, sterilizes, and disinfects instruments and equipment, and takes dental radiographs.
• Obtains and updates patients' dental records and prepares and lays out instruments and materials required to treat each patient.
• Prepares treatment rooms for patient examinations, sterilizes and disinfects instruments and equipment, and takes dental radiographs.
• Obtains and updates patients' dental records and prepares and lays out instruments and materials required to treat each patient.
• Makes patients comfortable in the dental chair and prepares them for treatment.
• Assists by handing instruments and materials to dentists and keeping patients' mouths dry and clear by using suction hoses or other devices.
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral healthcare.
• Prepares materials for impressions and restorations, and processes dental x-rays as directed by a dentist.
• May remove sutures; apply topical anesthetics to gums or cavity-preventive agents to teeth.
• May remove excess cement used in the filling process, and place dental dams to isolate teeth for treatment.
• Orders and maintains an inventory of supplies.
• Performs clerical functions related to dental activities.
• Orders and maintains an inventory of supplies.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:

• 2 years minimum Dental Assistant experience is required.
• Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)certification or state license is required.
• Must have a valid US passport.
• Must have completed an approved Dental Assistant course, diploma, certificate, associate degree, or military training including:
  • Office radiology training
  • Familiarity with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within the dental field is required.
• Must have and maintain current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• All healthcare providers must have current clinical experience in direct patient care and have worked a minimum of 6 of the last 12 months in a desired career field.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have a valid, current U.S. Driver's License.
• Must have a valid US Passport with no less than 6 months remaining before expiration.
• Requires a favorable security background check and drug screen.
• Must sign an International Assignment Agreement (IAA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the IAA.
• Must be current in all required certifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must meet pre-deployment physical requirements.
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods.
• The location of services may at times be in remote, austere, or challenging environments.
• May require bending, stooping, and lifting as required for patient care and transport.

The Medical Services Support in Iraq (MSSI) Program Manager establishes a clinically safe and professionally managed healthcare environment and provides primary health care as well as resuscitative surgical care in accordance with U.S. or equivalent medical standards on a 24-hour basis, 365 days of the year to Chief of Mission (COM) personnel U.S. Embassy Baghdad.

Acuity International is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.

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