Subject Matter Expert III

Please note that this position is contingent upon the successful award of a contract currently under bid.

Goldbelt Professional Services specializes in providing expert resources for Public Health missions including scientific, technical, and administrative support from junior staff to high-level subject matter experts. Research and data driven, Goldbelt Professional Services' experts create solutions customized to the client's needs.

Summary:

Goldbelt Professional Services is seeking a Subject Matter Expert III to provide dentist infection control support to DHQP PRB.

Essential Job Functions:

• Provide subject matter expertise as a dentist with infection prevention experience from dental settings to inform CDC recommendations for prevention of infection in dental and other healthcare-associated settings.
• Assist with development of CDC recommendation or guidance materials to promote dental infection control best practices and intervention strategies.
• Contribute to development of a CDC strategy for dental infection prevention with the greatest potential impact on relevant provider groups.
• Serve as subject matter point of contact and expert in development of educational efforts by CDC or CDC contractors.
• Serve as an SME to partners in collaborative dental infection control guidance development.
• Provide SME support to the Prevention and Response Branch on dental HAI prevention and recognition activities, including public inquiries.
• Inform and participate in dental studies related to prevention, recognition, and intervention strategies.
• Participate in relevant working groups discussing policy and procedure initiatives involving dental infection control.
• Work with partners to advance CDC HAI prevention efforts, including oral care best practices in healthcare settings.
• Participate in analytic projects and help guide data analysis and interpretation as an SME.
• Assist with reviewing, editing, and/or drafting up to two (2) articles and manuscripts for publication per year.
• Address gaps in dental outbreak response and create tools to improve response functions, disseminating tools to public health partners.
• Participate during CDC response activities and training exercises under direction of the DHQP Team Lead; duties include staffing the EOC desk to help support CDC's mission.

Necessary Skills and Knowledge:

• Expertise in dental infection prevention and control practices, including sterilization, disinfection, environmental infection prevention, and instrument processing.
• In-depth knowledge of CDC dental infection-control guidance, OSHA requirements, state dental regulations, and other relevant infection-prevention standards and requirements.
• Ability to provide authoritative technical guidance to dentists, dental hygienists, dental assistants, infection-prevention professionals, and other healthcare personnel.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex infection-control issues and provide evidence-based recommendations.
• Strong knowledge of standard precautions, transmission-based precautions, hand hygiene, PPE, respiratory hygiene, sharps safety, injection safety, sterilization, and environmental cleaning as they apply to dental settings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate technical and regulatory requirements into practical guidance for dental providers and organizations.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS) or Doctor of Dental Medicine (DMD) degree from an accredited dental school.
• Current, unrestricted dental license.
• 7-10 years of progressively responsible dental/clinical experience, with significant experience in infection prevention and control.
• Ability to obtain and maintain CDC Public Trust Clearance.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 10+ years of dental or clinical experience, with substantial responsibility for infection prevention and control.
• Advanced training, certification, or formal education in infection prevention and control, healthcare epidemiology, public health, or a related discipline.
• Prior experience working with the CDC is highly desired to understand the culture and environment.

Pay and Benefits

The salary range for this position is $150,000 to $160,000 annually.

At Goldbelt, we value and reward our team's dedication and hard work. We provide a competitive base salary commensurate with your qualifications and experience. As an employee, you'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan with company matching, tax-deferred savings options, supplementary benefits, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.