Dental Hygienist (Notional) - Marshall Islands

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Location: Marshall Islands

**Contingent upon contract award**

REQUIRED CERTIFICATION, QUALIFICATIONS, AND EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of an associate’s degree or certificate in dental hygiene

Must have successfully completed an educational program that meets or exceeds the standards described in that regulation, and is accredited by an organization recognized by the Department of Education, and be certified as radiographers in their field

To be creditable, the experience must have required the use of knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics (also referred to as “core competencies”) associated with current professional dental hygiene practice. Evidence of such experience includes experience in private practice, or local/state/federal health care facilities

Study anatomy, physiology, nutrition, radiography, and periodontology (study of gum disease)

Hold and maintain a current unrestricted U.S. (State) license

Have and maintain current certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Participate in training, (including HIPAA training)

All health care providers and medical support staff must have recent clinical experience in patient care for at least 6 months out of the past year

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

Remove tartar, stains, and plaque from teeth

Apply sealants and fluorides to help protect teeth

Take and develop dental x rays

Keep track of patient care and treatment plans

Teach patients oral hygiene, such as how to brush and floss correctly

Depending on the state of employment the hygienists may place and carve filling materials, temporary fillings, and apply periodontal dressings

Assists with the managing of day to day activities and prioritizing tasks

Operates personal computer to access e-mail, electronic calendars, and other basic office support software.

Complies with all applicable Acuity standards and guidelines.

Attends and participates in a variety of meetings and task force groups to improve quality and outcomes, communicate issues, obtain approvals, resolve problems and maintain specific level of knowledge pertaining to new developments, new task efforts, and new policy requirements.

Other duties as assigned

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Must have a current passport.

Requires a corporate background check, and a favorably adjudicated investigation if required by contract.

Must sign a Acuity Foreign Service Agreement (FSA) and is bound to the terms and conditions of the FSA.

Shall be proficient in the ability to speak, write and communicate in English.

Work hours are based on 45 hr. work week, 9 hours a day 5 days a week.

Complete a Foreign Affairs training course prior to deployments

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS:

Must be confirmed by a medical examination to be “medically and dentally fit” in accordance with Acuity requirements.

Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment.

The climate is desert-like, hot, and prone to dust storms.

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.

For OFCCP compliance, the taxable entity associated with this job posting is:Acuity-CHS, LLC

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