Mobile Dental Assistant

360care•Georgetown, KY

18d

About The Position

The Mobile Dental Assistant visits long-term care facilities and assists physicians with dental care. The role supports patient care, maintains clinical records and charts through electronic medical records, and cares for and cleans medical and dental equipment. It also helps coordinate facility visits, patient flow, supplies, dental equipment maintenance, and vehicle upkeep. The position requires travel up to 100% of the time and willingness to service a 2.5-hour radius. The assistant supports dentists with procedures and digital dental radiographs, helps educate patients about oral hygiene, and contributes to a positive patient experience. The role requires compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and PHI guidelines, confidentiality, effective communication, and participation in the company compliance program. Employment is conditional upon successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. The employer is an equal opportunity employer and employs only people legally authorized to work in the United States.

Requirements

High school education or GED.
Must have own reliable transportation, a good driving record, and car insurance.
Must have completed and passed a two-step Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Test.
Must have a state radiation license or certificate.
Good computer skills and experience with medical terminology.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to follow directions and listen to the needs of patients and doctors.
Ability to travel up to 100% of the time and service a 2.5-hour radius.
Ability to multitask, be detail-oriented, and demonstrate exceptional customer service skills.
Strong knowledge of medical and dental terminology.
Ability to meet physical demands, including full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, and hand-eye coordination; periodic standing, walking, pushing, and stooping; lifting 50 pounds or more for dental work; and pushing patients in wheelchairs.
Corrected vision and hearing within a normal range.
Ability to work under stressful conditions or irregular hours and tolerate some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; an offer is conditional upon successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Medical or dental assistant experience is preferred.
Hepatitis B vaccination is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the doctor with patient care in a prompt and courteous manner.
Review, verify, and maintain current and accurate clinical records, charts, and medical histories through electronic medical records; ensure documentation integrity.
Update the patient odontogram for every patient encounter.
Pass instruments and supplies to the dentist efficiently for appropriate care.
Maintain the treatment area by evacuating, washing, isolating, drying, and illuminating it properly.
Provide daily feedback and work with the branch office to optimize the dental schedule and reporting.
Manage patient flow during facility visits and push patients in wheelchairs as needed.
Balance and generate daily production reports and provide them to the dentist upon departure.
Post dental charges accurately to the appropriate provider in a timely manner.
Care for and clean medical equipment; troubleshoot equipment issues and report them to appropriate resources.
Maintain and schedule planned maintenance for dental equipment, including preventive maintenance in accordance with manufacturer instructions.
Clean up the service area used in the facility.
Inspect and maintain the vehicle’s interior and exterior appearance and perform basic upkeep such as routine oil changes, refueling, and changing brake lights.
Maintain dental supplies inventory by auditing stock, anticipating supply needs, and placing and expediting orders.
Manage resources and prepare supplies while minimizing waste and duplication.
Assist the dentist with diagnosis by exposing and processing digital dental radiographs.
Assist with educating patients on proper oral hygiene techniques.
Communicate effectively with patients, family members, providers, faculty, and staff; respond to patient inquiries in a timely manner and document conversations in the EMR.
Follow OSHA and HIPAA guidelines and maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and PHI guidelines.
Support and comply with the compliance program, including completing training and reporting suspected violations of law or company policy.
React positively to change and perform other duties as assigned.