Dental Hygienist

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies, and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Dental Hygienist to support a unique US Navy program based on the island of Diego Garcia. The Dental Hygienist will play a key role in providing preventive and educational dental care while maintaining accurate dental records in accordance with government requirements.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct dental hygiene procedures, including teeth cleaning, scaling, and polishing, to prevent and treat oral health issues.
• Perform oral health assessments and screenings, including checking for oral diseases such as cavities, gingivitis, and periodontitis.
• Take and develop dental x-rays in accordance with safety and quality standards.
• Provide education and counseling to patients on oral hygiene practices, including brushing, flossing, and proper dental care techniques.
• Collaborate with dentists to deliver comprehensive dental care and provide follow-up recommendations resulting from evaluations or treatments.
• Assist in the collection of patient medical and dental histories as part of pre-employment and ongoing wellness procedures.
• Create and maintain individual Medical/Dental records upon employees' arrival to Diego Garcia, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established standards.
  • Records must include pre-employment physicals, medical histories, occupational injuries or diseases, physical examinations, pre-employment dental exams, x-rays, and treatments.
  • Clearly mark jackets with critical patient information such as allergies, blood type, and occupational surveillance program status, including dates placed on and removed from the programs.
• Update and maintain Medical/Dental records throughout the duration of employee employment on Diego Garcia. These records are official government property and must be available for government inspection/review at any time.
• Ensure documentation for all dental services, including treatments, procedural outcomes, examination results, and x-rays, is current and accurate.
• Support the dental team in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient environment in compliance with OSHA and infection control guidelines.
• Manage and maintain dental equipment and instruments in optimal working condition by performing routine cleaning, sterilization, and organization.
• Facilitate an organized dental clinic workflow while providing exceptional patient care and meeting government regulatory standards.

Minimum Requirements:

• Completion of an accredited Dental Hygienist program and licensure as a Dental Hygienist in accordance with U.S. standards.
• 1-3 years of experience as a Dental Hygienist, including performing patient education, routine cleanings, and preventive dental care procedures.
• Certification in radiology and proficiency in taking and developing x-rays.
• Knowledge of infection control practices, sterilization protocols, and dental clinic operations.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage and maintain detailed patient records.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to interact with patients, provide education, and support clinic operations effectively.
• Must be in possession of a valid passport and be able to travel internationally.
• Passport should be valid for a minimum of one (1) year or more at the time of hiring.
• Ability to successfully pass contract medical requirements and maintain compliance for the duration of deployment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain facility credentials/authorization. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience in an austere OCONUS (Outside the Continental United States) environment with a multi-national workforce is preferred.
• Valid country driver’s license and passport.
• Country visa (as required in line with the U.S. Department of State Foreign Clearance Guide).
• Experience in maintaining Medical/Dental records in a military or government healthcare setting, adhering to HIPAA and other relevant government regulations.
• CPR certification or Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• Familiarity with NAVMED regulations or other military/government dental record documentation processes.
• Experience utilizing electronic health record (EHR) systems for updating and maintaining patient records.

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES
Safety: Amentum enforces a safety culture whereby all employees have the responsibility for continuously developing and maintaining a safe work environment. As appropriate, each employee is responsible for completing all training requirements, fulfilling all self-aid/buddy aid responsibilities, participating in emergency response tasks, and serving on safety committees and teams.

Quality: Quality is the foundation for the management of our business and the keystone to our goal of customer satisfaction. It is our policy to consistently provide services that meet customer expectations. Accordingly, each employee must conform to the Amentum Quality Policy and carry out job activities in compliance with applicable Amentum Quality System documents and customer contracts. Each employee must read and understand their Quality Management and Customer Satisfaction responsibilities.

Procedure Compliance: Each employee must read, understand, and implement the general and specific operational, safety, quality, and environmental requirements of all plans, procedures, and policies pertaining to the job.