Mobile Dental Assistant

360care • Corbin, KY

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About The Position

The Mobile Dental Assistant visits long-term care facilities and assists physicians with dental care. The role supports patient care, clinical documentation, equipment maintenance, dental scheduling and reporting, supply inventory, and the upkeep of the service area and vehicle. It requires travel up to 100% of the time within a service radius of 2.5 hours.

The assistant helps provide a positive patient experience, communicates with patients and care teams, and supports patient education on oral hygiene. The role requires following OSHA, HIPAA, and PHI guidelines and actively complying with the company’s compliance program.

Requirements

• High school education or GED.
• Must have a state radiation license or certificate.
• Must have good computer skills and experience with medical terminology.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to follow directions and listen to the needs of patients and doctors.
• Must have reliable personal transportation, a good driving record, and car insurance.
• Must have completed and passed a two-step Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Test.
• Must be willing to travel up to 100% of the time and service a 2.5-hour radius.
• Must be able to multitask, pay attention to detail, and demonstrate exceptional customer service skills.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Employment offer is conditional on successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

• Medical or dental assistant experience.
• Hepatitis B vaccination.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist with patient care in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Review, verify, and maintain accurate clinical records, charts, and medical histories in electronic medical records.
• Maintain the integrity of documentation and update the patient odontogram at every patient encounter.
• Pass instruments and supplies to the dentist and maintain the treatment area through evacuation, washing, isolation, drying, and illumination.
• Provide daily feedback and work with the branch office to optimize the dental schedule and reporting.
• Manage patient flow during facility visits and, when needed, push patients in wheelchairs.
• Balance and generate daily production reports and provide them to the dentist upon departure.
• Post dental charges to the appropriate provider accurately and promptly.
• Care for, clean, troubleshoot, and schedule planned maintenance for medical and dental equipment.
• Clean up the service area used in each facility.
• Inspect and maintain the vehicle’s interior and exterior, and perform basic tasks such as routine oil changes, refueling, and changing brake lights.
• Audit dental supplies, anticipate supply needs, and place and expedite orders.
• Prepare supplies while minimizing waste and duplication.
• Complete preventive maintenance on dental equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
• Expose and process digital dental radiographs to assist the dentist’s diagnosis.
• Assist in educating patients about proper oral hygiene techniques.
• Respond to patient inquiries promptly and document conversations in the EMR.
• Follow OSHA and HIPAA guidelines, maintain confidentiality, and comply with HIPAA and PHI requirements.
• Support all components of the compliance program, including completing training and reporting suspected legal or company-policy violations.
• Communicate effectively with patients, family members, providers, faculty, and staff.
• React positively to change and perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED