Dental Assistant Iraq

The purpose of this position is to support the dentist in providing oral healthcare for DOS DOD and contractor personnel stationed in Iraq. The dental assistant is an integral member of the dental treatment team and performs a wide variety of interventions which contribute to the overall oral health of patients.   

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with routine dental procedures using concepts of fourhanded dentistry. 
• Preforms both standard and specialty dental imaging in traditional and/or digital formats 
• Maintain cleanliness and prepares the operatory with all needed equipment materials and supplies for planned dental procedure(s) prior to seating the patient and cleans operatory after the patient is dismissed for timely turnover. 
• Provide direct patient care under the general supervision of the Dentist and performs clerical functions independently. 
• 3 years recent experience preferred; entrylevel candidates considered on a casebycase basis 
• Other duties as assigned. 

Qualifications :

Experience & Certifications Required:  

• Current active full and unrestricted license or registration as a Dental Assistant from a State the District of Columbia the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or a territory of the United States. 
• Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) Certified and passed the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) Exam. 
• BLS strongly preferred. 
• 3 years recent experience including at least six months in the past year. 
• Previous military experience or OCONUS contractor experience in an austere environment. 

Education Required: 

• Successful completion of a 2year dental assistant program or completion of a 2year dental hygiene program accredited by the American Dental Associations Commission on Accreditation that included at least 12 semester hours of courses. 

Physical Requirements: 

• Must meet predeployment physical requirements  
• Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time. 
• May require bending stooping and lifting to 25 lbs. 

Other Special Qualifications: 

• US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required.    
• Valid US Passport with at least 6 months before expiration date. Must maintain a current passport during your stay in Iraq.  
• Ability to obtain and maintain a U.S. Government security clearance specifically a MRPT. Applicants with current clearances are preferred.  
• Must be able to relocate to Iraq for the duration of the project. 
• Must be able to read write and speak English to effectively communicate. 

Additional Information :

Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical financial and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicants background experience skills internal equity and alignment with geographical market data.

Compensation  Min: $18hr        Max: $25hr  

Benefits Fulltime positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical dental vision and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus.  International SOS complies with all federal state and local minimum wage laws 

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal state and local laws. 

International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race color religion gender sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability genetic information marital status amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal state and local laws.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Fulltime