Dental Hygienist

Overview

International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery.

We provide clinical services to include hands on direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation.

Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips:

This position will support the US Department of Veterans Affairs Critical Staffing Program. The person in this position will represent International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. and provide services outlined below:

• Provide comprehensive dental hygiene care to Veterans within a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) mobile dental clinic based out of White River Junction, Vermont. Deliver care as treatment‑planned by the supervising dentist; document services in the VA electronic health record (EHR); and comply with VA policies, infection‑control standards, privacy and security requirements, and pilot‑program processes.
• Operate the mobile dental clinic and ensure all equipment is functional and safely transported.
• Assist with setup and breakdown at various locations; park/store the clinic at the assigned White River Junction location to protect it from theft or damage.
• Lock the unattended mobile dental clinic except where prohibited by fire regulations or other directives.
• Abide by all vehicle traffic laws and accept responsibility for violations.
• Immediately notify the designated point of contact (POC) of issues so that repairs/maintenance can be performed promptly.
• Assist in maintaining inventory and reporting needed replacements.
• Assist with pre‑ and post‑appointment operatory preparations.
• Coordinate sterile processing of all reusable medical devices (RMD) with the Sterile Processing Service (SPS).
• Maintain and clean dental equipment, instruments, and assigned spaces in accordance with Office of Dentistry Infection Control Standards for VA Dental Clinics and applicable Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Joint Commission standards.
• Ensure proper handling and disposal of waste, sharps, and biohazard material.
• Do not use personal RMD or personal equipment in the care of Veterans.
• Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among stakeholders to ensure success of the pilot program.
• Attend and participate in team meetings and quality‑improvement initiatives as required.
• Assist with scheduling appointments and coordinating patient flow.
• Communicate effectively with Veterans and team members; document communications clearly and in a timely manner.
• Collaborate with VA dental staff to coordinate care that cannot be completed in the mobile clinic setting.
• Operate dental x‑ray equipment, evaluate image diagnostic quality, use imaging safety techniques, and securely upload images to the Veteran’s electronic dental record.
• Adhere to clinic guidelines and ensure documentation and processes comply with VA policies, standards, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act…