Mobile Dental Assistant - Medical Teams International

Salary Range: Please note the typical Hiring Range i...EDUCATION, LICENSES, & CERTIFICATIONS

Required:

High school diploma or equivalent.

Completion of accredited Dental Assistant program.

Active BLS/CPR Certification.

License and certification required as per state requirements.

Preferred:

Minimum of 1 year of experience working with underserved populations.

Experience with phosphor plates.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Commitment to Medical Teams International Calling Statement and Core Values.

Ability to work cooperatively in a team environment.

Ability to work a flexible schedule

Ability to prioritize tasks.

Ability to uphold and exemplify the organization’s core values.

Ability to represent the organization in a professional manner to donors, volunteers and the public.

Ability to connect with and inspire volunteers.

Moderately skilled with Microsoft Outlook, Word, Teams, and Excel software. Experience with CRM preferred.

Proficient in multiple Electronic Health Record software systems. Experience with Open Dental and Epic preferred.

Ability to travel to various locations where clinics are being held.

Fluency in an additional language preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Frequent use of a personal computer, database and digital platforms, and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy machine and computer printer.

Frequently uses hands, fingers, and arms to reach, handle, touch or feel equipment, medical instruments, materials, computer.

Frequent communication and exchange of information among colleagues and persons of concern which requires the ability to speak, hear, convey and express oneself.

Frequent close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Occasionally ascends/descends stairs, steps, or ladder

Occasionally move about inside an office to access file cabinets, office machinery, meet with colleagues, etc.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Seldom to occasionally positions self to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

If in travel status, occasional to frequent traversing over rough or steep terrain in either a motor vehicle or on foot.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately quiet.

The employee may be required to travel to remote areas of the world where there are potential health hazards and risks, limited hygiene facilities, extreme weather, and very basic living conditions.

There may be a risk of occupational exposure to blood or other potentially infectious materials (OPIM). Hepatitis B vaccination series is required.

BENEFITS  

The following information outlines typical benefits available for U.S. based fixed-term employees, working 30 hours or more per week. Actual benefits may be prorated for other than full-time work.  

Excellent Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 

Flexible work schedule options 

Life insurance & AD&D 

Generous vacation time, sick leave, and up to 12 paid holidays per year 

401k retirement plan 

Employee Assistance Plan 

For a full description of our benefits, you can learn more here.