Driver - Mobile Dental

Suncoast Community Health Centers Inc.•Brandon, FL

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

This role involves operating and maintaining a mobile dental unit, ensuring safe transportation to various locations and assisting with patient care and operational tasks. The position requires a combination of driving skills, mechanical knowledge, organizational abilities, and customer service. If the individual also serves as a Dental Assistant, additional responsibilities include assisting the dentist, sterilizing equipment, managing patient records, and maintaining dental supplies.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
Valid Florida CDL License with an excellent driving record.
Familiarity with Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations.
At least two years related experience required.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Mechanical knowledge is required to perform basic vehicle maintenance and troubleshooting.
Capable of safely operating a vehicle, including manual transmission if applicable.
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
Must be able to effectively manage workflow and maintain high-quality standards in environments where staffing levels may be below ideal, demonstrating the ability to prioritize tasks and collaborate with the team under pressure.
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.

Nice To Haves

If Dental Assistant: Assist the dentist during examinations and procedures by preparing instruments and materials for smooth workflow.
If Dental Assistant: Ensure patient comfort and safety by providing clear instructions and addressing questions or concerns.
If Dental Assistant: Travel to various locations, adapting to different environments and ensuring all necessary equipment is prepared for use.
If Dental Assistant: Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment in compliance with infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment.
If Dental Assistant: Maintain accurate patient records, manage appointment scheduling, and assist with billing and insurance as needed.
If Dental Assistant: Monitor inventory levels of dental supplies, placing orders to ensure readiness for mobile operations.
If Dental Assistant: Ensure dental equipment is well-maintained and functioning, resolving any issues that arise during mobile operations.
If Dental Assistant: Collaborate with dentists, hygienists, and staff to facilitate effective communication and patient care.
If Dental Assistant: Provide dental assistance in mobile settings while following established procedures and protocols.
If Dental Assistant: Clean and sterilize dental instruments.
If Dental Assistant: Greet patients, prepare them for treatment, and deliver oral health instructions to ensure a positive dental experience.
If Dental Assistant: Weekly monitor coach systems and logs (e.g., eyewash station, spore testing checklist).
If Dental Assistant: Conduct inventory and order supplies for the Dental Coach/portable program.
If Dental Assistant: Document patient treatments at chairside.
If Dental Assistant: Participate in community-based oral hygiene classes and attend required training sessions.
If Dental Assistant: Perform billing and front office duties as necessary.
If Dental Assistant: Adhere to SCHC policies, including OSHA standards, HIPAA compliance, and proper PPE use.

Responsibilities

Safely operate and maintain mobile units, including dental, medical, or outreach vehicles, while ensuring compliance with all traffic and safety regulations.
Perform daily vehicle inspections, checking fuel levels, tire pressure, and general maintenance, and promptly report any mechanical issues.
Coordinate with program staff to ensure timely arrival and setup at scheduled locations.
Assist with loading, unloading, and setting up equipment or supplies at outreach sites.
Maintain cleanliness and organization of the mobile unit, including restocking necessary supplies.
Support staff during events by assisting with crowd management, patient registration, and data entry as needed.
Maintain accurate logs of mileage, maintenance, and program activities.
Serve as a liaison with community partners at outreach sites to ensure smooth operations.
Adhere to safety protocols by securing equipment during transport and ensuring passengers follow safety procedures.
Schedule and perform regular maintenance for the mobile unit and ensure all safety procedures are followed while driving.
Alert HR regarding any personal or job-related traffic infractions that may occur during or after work hours.
Participate in community education programs as needed and provide additional support to the mobile coach.
Assist the dentist during examinations and procedures by preparing instruments and materials for smooth workflow.
Ensure patient comfort and safety by providing clear instructions and addressing questions or concerns.
Travel to various locations, adapting to different environments and ensuring all necessary equipment is prepared for use.
Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment in compliance with infection control protocols to ensure a safe environment.
Maintain accurate patient records, manage appointment scheduling, and assist with billing and insurance as needed.
Monitor inventory levels of dental supplies, placing orders to ensure readiness for mobile operations.
Ensure dental equipment is well-maintained and functioning, resolving any issues that arise during mobile operations.
Collaborate with dentists, hygienists, and staff to facilitate effective communication and patient care.
Provide dental assistance in mobile settings while following established procedures and protocols.
Clean and sterilize dental instruments.
Greet patients, prepare them for treatment, and deliver oral health instructions to ensure a positive dental experience.
Weekly monitor coach systems and logs (e.g., eyewash station, spore testing checklist).
Conduct inventory and order supplies for the Dental Coach/portable program.
Document patient treatments at chairside.
Participate in community-based oral hygiene classes and attend required training sessions.
Perform billing and front office duties as necessary.
Adhere to SCHC policies, including OSHA standards, HIPAA compliance, and proper PPE use.