Spectrum Healthcare Resources has an exciting potential opportunity for a Dental Assistant supporting Naval Air Station Key West Naval Branch Health Clinic Key West, FL. The area surrounding NAS Key West features a combination of tropical landscapes, including sandy beaches, mangrove forests, and crystal-clear waters.

The Position will have the following requirements:

Applicant must demonstrate successful completion of a dental assisting program located in the United States, the District of Columbia, or U.S. territory.
• Applicant must have at least one year recent clinical experience in the United Sates as a practicing dental assistant.
• Must hold and maintain a current unrestricted dental assisting certificate, license, or registration as required by the State Board of Dental Examiners (SBDE) in the state in which the duty station is located.
• Must hold and maintain dental x-ray certification as required by the SBDE in the state in which the duty station is located OR if the applicant practices in a state that does not certify radiology or does not allow certification for graduates of non-accredited programs, the applicant must submit evidence of dental radiology training, experience, and competence as determined by the employing agency.
• Dental Assistant National Board (DANB) certification is preferred but not required.
• Must maintain BLS for Healthcare Providers certification through the American Heart Association.

Key Duties Include

• Provides dental assisting including clinical and administrative duties to facilitate the work of the dentist and dental hygienist in a detention and/or residential setting in accordance with prescribed IHSC policy and pertinent accreditation standards.
• Assists the dentist and dental hygienist with patient treatment including all operatory set-up and clean-up procedures in accordance with IHSC policy and CDC guidelines (e.g. surface disinfection, waterline and suction treatment, proper sharps handling/disposal methods, etc).

• Performs optimum sterilization and/or disinfection procedures including instrument processing, autoclave operation/maintenance, and spore testing in accordance with IHSC policy and CDC guidelines.
• Assists with the maintenance of patient's record through appointment scheduling, documentation of subjective findings, vital signs, dictated oral conditions, and preparation/completion of dental forms.
• Provides patient education including oral hygiene instructions, post-operative instructions, and availability of care instructions.
• Takes digital and/or film radiographs as ordered including bitewing, periapical, and panoramic x-rays.

This position offers:

• Full-time opportunity, 40 hours per week
• Consistent and predictable income
• Paid vacation and paid sick leave
• 11 Paid Federal Holidays
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, 401k

For More Information Contact:

Laura Hatcher

314-744-4156

Laura_Hatcher@spectrumhealth.com

Company Overview:
Spectrum Healthcare Resources (SHR) was established in 1988 to deliver systems and processes designed to meet the unique needs of Military and VA Health Systems. SHR is a leading organization that provides physician and clinical staffing and management services to United States Military Treatment Facilities, VA clinics and other Federal Agencies through various contracting vehicles. A Joint Commission Health Care Staffing Services firm, SHR is the military staffing division of TeamHealth, a Nationwide organization that serves 850 civilian and military hospitals with a team of 9,600 affiliated health care professionals.

Spectrum Healthcare Resources is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

EOE/AA/Disability/Vet