Dental Assistant

Spectrum Healthcare Resources has a potential opportunity for a Dental Assistant at Marine Forces Special Operations Command (MARSOC) MARSOC, Luke Milam Clinic, Stone Bay, Camp Lejeune.

Responsibilities:

• Assist the dentist during dental procedures by providing chairside support.
• Prepare treatment rooms, instruments, and materials needed for dental procedures.
• Take and process dental X-rays.
• Record patient medical history and treatment information in electronic health records.
• Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-operative care.
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment.

Qualifications:

• Degree: Certificate or associate degree.
• Education: Successful completion of a one of the following:
  • Certificate or associate degree as a dental assistant/technician from a program accredited by the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) of the American Dental Association (ADA) and 12 months experience within the preceding 36
  • Certification from a military dental technician or dental assistant school and 12 months experience within the preceding 36
  • Certification from a Red Cross Dental Assistant course and 12 months experience within the preceding 36
  • 36 months experience within the preceding 60 months as a dental assistant in a private practice or a military
  • Membership in good standing with the American Association of Dental Assistants with required continuing education and 12 months experience within the preceding 36
  • Graduation from a state accredited program for dental assistants or dental technology within the preceding 12

All training must have included a course in radiation physics; radiation biology; radiation health, safety, and protection; X-ray films and radiographic film qua1ity; radiographic techniques; darkroom and processing techniques; film mounting; and digital radiographic processing techniques.                                                      

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Health and dental coverage.
• Retirement savings plan.
• Opportunities for professional development.
• Supportive and collaborative work environment.

Kathleen Strautmann

314-744-4144

Kathleen_strautmann@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