Dental Assistant

About the role

AMI Expeditionary Healthcare LLC (AMI) supports the Indian Health Service (IHS) in Parker, Arizona, by providing medical staff to deliver compassionate, high-quality healthcare to patients in the community.

Supervisory Responsibilities

N/A

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care, including:
  • Dental services including exams, restorative treatments, oral health education, and preventive care.
  • Diagnose and treat patients within professional scope and IHS standards.
  • Aid in patient care processes, ensuring adherence to safety, infection control, and IHS standards.
  • Complete and maintain patient records in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Electronic Dental Record (EDR).
  • Comply with Joint Commission and CMS standards in a culturally competent manner.
  • Participate in quality assurance activities and adhere to IHS and service unit policies.
• Ensure patient privacy, dignity, and safety at all times.
• Communicate professionally and effectively with IHS staff, administration, therapists, nursing, and other team members to optimize care coordination.
• Follow all IHS, GPARDDU, and federal regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Respond appropriately to changes in patient condition and notify nursing staff when medical attention is required.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Must be able to multi-task, be detail-oriented, be organized and have excellent verbal and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work on a team.
• Excellent communication and time management skills.
• Must be able to successfully complete the AMI Credentialing Process.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Education & Experience

• Certification from an accredited program or relevant on-the-job experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience.
• BLS certification and preferred radiology certification.

Additional Requirements

• Background check and character investigation as per the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act.
• Credentialing and fingerprinting required before starting.
• Ability to work in Remote Areas and travel, if necessary, with weather-related travel challenges expected at some locations.
• Proof of required immunizations and health clearances (including PPD/TB Gold, annual influenza vaccination, MMR, and Hepatitis B).
• Ability to meet physical and training requirements established by IHS.
• Must be able to work in a safe manner following all safety rules and regulations. Must work as a team member to improve safety culture and quality.

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.

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

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.