Dental Assistant – Overseas Medical Support

International SOS Government Medical Services•Houston, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

International SOS Government Medical Services is seeking a Dental Assistant to support dental healthcare operations for U.S. personnel assigned overseas. This position supports licensed dentists with chairside procedures, patient care, imaging, sterilization, documentation, and clinic support functions in a fast-paced clinical environment. This position assists licensed dentists with chairside procedures, patient care, imaging, sterilization, documentation, and administrative support in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Requirements

Successful completion of a 2-year Dental Assistant program, OR a 2-year Dental Hygiene program accredited by the American Dental Association (ADA) Commission on Dental Accreditation that included at least 12 semester hours of coursework
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Experience with digital radiography and dental imaging systems
Strong communication, organizational, and documentation skills
Ability to meet overseas medical and administrative deployment requirements
U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident status required
Valid U.S. Passport
Ability to relocate to Iraq for the duration of the assignment
Ability to obtain and maintain required government background screening or clearance requirements
Must meet all pre-deployment medical and physical requirements

Nice To Haves

Active, unrestricted Dental Assistant license or registration preferred
Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) certification and/or Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) credential preferred
3+ years of recent Dental Assistant experience preferred, including at least six months within the past year
Entry-level candidates may be considered based on education and training
Previous military healthcare, federal healthcare, or international healthcare experience preferred
Experience working in remote, overseas, or high-volume clinical environments preferred

Responsibilities

Assist dentists during routine dental procedures using four-handed dentistry techniques
Prepare, sterilize, and maintain dental instruments and treatment areas
Perform traditional and digital dental imaging procedures
Maintain accurate patient charts, treatment documentation, and records
Coordinate patient scheduling and appointment confirmations
Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-treatment care instructions
Follow infection control, sterilization, and OSHA safety standards
Support administrative functions including documentation, coding, and insurance verification
Assist with inventory management and ordering dental supplies
Communicate effectively with patients, providers, and clinic staff to support efficient workflow
Complete required compliance and organizational training requirements
Perform additional duties as assigned in support of clinic operations