Dental Assistant

Dental Assistant Opportunity

Make 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 Opportunity

As 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:

1. Mon-Fri 8:00am-4:30pm
2. Evenings, weekends, and holidays, as needed (no more than 40 hours per week)
3. Travel between sites may be required: Lake Nona (Orlando VA Medical Center), Viera VA Clinic, Daytona Beach VA Clinic, Lake Baldwin VA Clinic

Required Qualifications:

• Graduate of a CODA-accredited Dental Assistant program
• Minimum 1 year of Dental Assistant experience
• Current Dental Radiology Certificate
• Current BLS Certification
• Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Ability to successfully complete the AMI credentialing process

Inclusion & Cultural Competency

• Utilize 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 Statement

AMI 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 Statement

In 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) Required

Yes

Background Check Statement Disclaimer

The 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 Statement

AMI 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 Documents

• Resume / CV
• Three (3) Professional and/or Academic References
• Copy of Professional License (if applicable)