Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant OpportunityMake a Difference by Caring for Those Who Served.AMI Expeditionary Healthcare is seeking dedicated Dental Assistants to join our team supporting the Orlando VA Healthcare System. If you're passionate about providing exceptional patient care, thrive in a collaborative clinical environment, and want the opportunity to serve our nation's Veterans, we'd love to hear from you.About the OpportunityAs a Dental Assistant, you'll work alongside General Dentists to provide comprehensive dental care for our Veteran population. You'll support a wide variety of procedures while ensuring patient comfort, maintaining the highest infection prevention standards, and helping deliver an outstanding patient experience.Schedule:Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pmEvenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed (no more than 40 hours per week)Travel between sites may be required: Lake Nona (Orlando VA Medical Center), Viera VA Clinic, Daytona Beach VA Clinic, Lake Baldwin VA ClinicRequired Qualifications:Graduate of a CODA-accredited Dental Assistant programMinimum 1 year of Dental Assistant experienceCurrent Dental Radiology CertificateCurrent BLS CertificationStrong communication, organization, and teamwork skillsProficiency with Microsoft OfficeAbility to successfully complete the AMI credentialing processInclusion & Cultural CompetencyUtilize appropriate methods for interacting effectively and professionally with persons of all ages and from diverse cultural socioeconomic, educational, racial, and ethnic, sexual orientations, lifestyles, and physical abilities.Deliver targeted, culturally appropriate information to help individuals and groups understand health promotion and disease prevention information, policies, regulations, and local code.EEO StatementAMI provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds to participate in its employment practices. This practice is to ensure AMI maintains a diverse and robust workforce. Based on the above, the company prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Employment decisions are based strictly on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications. Therefore, this statement applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.ADA & ADAAA StatementIn compliance with the Americans with Disability Act (ADA) and the Americans with Disability Amendments Act (ADAAA), AMI will provide, if requested, reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants in need of access to the application, interviewing, and selection processes.Background Check(s) RequiredYesBackground Check Statement DisclaimerThe candidate's offer is contingent upon completing a criminal background investigation, reference, and credentialing (where applicable) check. These pre-employment checks may include fingerprint checks, local law enforcement agency checks, credit checks (for employment purposes only), and education and professional licensure checks. Additionally, the company may require security clearance and other U.S. Government checks depending on the specific contract the candidate may work. Candidates will be given full details on which background check is required and separate forms to complete to sanction these checks.E-Verify StatementAMI uses E-Verify to check employment eligibility to work in the United States. Selected candidates will be requested to complete an I-9 form and provide relevant documentation of their identity and work eligibility.Required Applicant DocumentsResume / CVThree (3) Professional and/or Academic ReferencesCopy of Professional License (if applicable)