Dental Assistant – Overseas Medical Support (Iraq)

International SOS Government Medical Services • Houston, TX

4d • Onsite

About The Position

International SOS Government Medical Services is hiring a Dental Assistant to support DOS, DOD, and contractor personnel stationed in Iraq. The Dental Assistant supports dentists with patient care, chairside procedures, imaging, sterilization, documentation, scheduling, and clinic operations in a deployed setting. This role offers hands-on clinical experience, international exposure, and the opportunity to work in a fast-paced federal healthcare environment supporting deployed personnel.

Requirements

• Completion of a 2-year Dental Assistant program, or a 2-year ADA-accredited Dental Hygiene program with minimum 12 semester hours coursework
• 3+ years recent DA experience preferred, including 6 months within past year
• Entry-level candidates considered case-by-case
• Active/unrestricted Dental Assistant license or registration preferred
• DANB certification and/or CDA credential preferred
• Non-certified candidates with approved OJT may perform supportive procedures under dentist supervision
• Current BLS certification required
• Experience with digital radiography/imaging
• Knowledge of sterilization and infection control standards
• Strong documentation and communication skills
• U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required
• Ability to obtain/maintain MRPT clearance
• Valid U.S. Passport with minimum 18 months before expiration
• Must maintain valid passport during deployment
• Must meet all pre-deployment medical/physical requirements
• Ability to stand/sit for extended periods and lift up to 25 lbs.
• Must relocate to Iraq for duration of contract

Nice To Haves

• Military healthcare experience
• Prior OCONUS contractor experience
• Experience in austere/deployed environments
• Familiarity with federal healthcare operations
• High-volume clinic experience

Responsibilities

• Assist dentists using four-handed dentistry techniques
• Prepare/sterilize instruments and operatories
• Perform traditional and digital dental imaging
• Maintain patient charts and treatment documentation
• Schedule and confirm patient appointments
• Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-op care
• Ensure infection control and OSHA compliance
• Support billing, coding, and insurance verification
• Monitor inventory and order supplies
• Communicate with providers, staff, and patients to maintain clinic workflow
• Complete required Joint Commission/compliance training
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Basic life insurance
• 401k plan
• Paid time off
• Annual bonus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree