Dental Assistant Job at Aspen Medical in Newark

Aspen Medical has an exciting opportunity for a Dental Assistant to partner with us in providing medical services to UN sponsored Kenyan Peacekeepers and US Government staff at a field hospital in Port Au Prince, Haiti. This will be a deployed, rotational contract, ideally with a 3 month on, 1 month off, rotation cycle.

The team will be based in a secure, purpose-built camp and hospital facility in Port au Prince, Haiti, and all service delivery requirements will be conducted within the confines of that facility. All support services are being provided by the US Government, including camp facilities and basic life support requirements, including travel, meals, accommodation, internet, and other ancillary support services.

Aspen Medical will provide a Level 2 Field Hospital with EMS, Pre-Hospital Care, Surgical, Diagnostic and Laboratory, and other ancillary services. All clinic service delivery services will be provided in accordance with US clinical standards and compliance measures.

Citizenship

+ All Aspen Medical staff must be US citizens or Green Card holders.

+ Sponsorship will not be available.

Requirements:

Education:

+ Certificate or Associate's degree as a Dental Assistant from an accredited dental assisting program.

Board Certification:

+ Expanded Functions Dental Assisting (EFDA) Dental Assistant certification and x-ray certification or Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) is highly desired.

License:??

+ If required by state of licensure, candidate must possess a current, valid and unrestricted license/registration in one of the U.S. states, territories, commonwealths, or the District of Columbia.

Experience: ?

+ A minimum of two (2) years of recent, proven experience as a dental assistant.

Certification:

+ Current, valid certification in Basic Life Support (BLS).

Language Proficiency:

+ Fluency in Haitian Creole and/or French is highly desired.

+ A secondary language is preferred.

This position will be a 1099 contractor, with a fixed daily rate while on rotation. You will not receive pay while off rotation.

Aspen Medical is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. We are an equal opportunity employer, and Aspen Medical does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request accommodation, please contact HR.AMUSA@aspenmedical.com.

By joining Aspen Medical, you will join a responsive mission-driven organization where you will be a vital member of a small, dynamic team supported by a large international corporation.

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