Dentist - Mobile Dental Clinic

Overview

Company Description

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:

Job Description

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:

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general dentistry to eligible Veterans through a VA mobile dental clinic based in White River Junction, Vermont. Ensure compliant documentation in VA Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Electronic Dental Record (EDR) systems; maintain infection control and privacy standards; supervise the dental team; and participate in VA quality programs including Focused Professional Practice Evaluation (FPPE) and Ongoing Professional Practice Evaluation (OPPE).
• Conduct comprehensive examinations, diagnosis, and treatment planning; discuss plans using Veteran-centric communication.
• Deliver progressive, phased dental care within licensure/training, including restorative (including dental implants), preventive, oral surgery, endodontic, prosthodontic, and periodontic procedures; stabilize acute issues; manage post-operative care and follow-up.
• Collaborate with VA dental/medical staff for care not feasible in the mobile setting.
• Supervise Registered Dental Hygienists and Dental Assistants per state dental board regulations; assign duties; ensure medically necessary care within eligibility and standard practice.
• Verify dental eligibility and render Class III and Class VI determinations pursuant to 38 U.S.C. 1710(c) and 1712.
• Operate the mobile dental clinic; assist with setup/breakdown and operatory preparation; maintain inventory; park/store the unit at White River Junction when not deployed; lock the unattended unit; comply with all vehicle traffic laws; immediately notify the designated point of contact (POC) regarding issues.
• Coordinate sterile processing with Sterile Processing Service (SPS); maintain and clean equipment; comply with VA Office of Dentistry Infection Control Standards and applicable Veterans Health Administration (VHA), Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), and Joint Commission requirements; manage waste/sharps/biohazards.
• Operate dental X-ray equipment, evaluate image quality, apply imaging safety techniques, and securely upload images to the Veteran’s EDR.
• Use VA EHR and EDR for all documentation; ensure confidentiality under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and VA privacy requirements; do not release records—refer requests to VA Release of Information.
• Follow established medication policies; no sample medications shall be provided to patients.
• Participate in peer reviews and meetings; ensure compliance…