Mobile Dental Assistant

360care•Georgetown, KY

19d

About The Position

The Mobile Dental Assistant visits long-term care facilities and assists physicians with dental care. The role supports patient care, maintains electronic clinical records, prepares and maintains treatment areas and equipment, assists with digital dental radiographs, and helps ensure a positive patient experience. The position requires travel up to 100% of the time within a 2.5-hour radius, along with maintaining the service vehicle and dental supplies. The assistant must follow OSHA, HIPAA, and company compliance requirements and maintain the confidentiality of patient information.

Requirements

High school education or GED.
Must have a state radiation license or certificate.
Must have good computer skills and medical terminology experience.
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 legally authorized to work in the United States; employment offer is conditional on successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Must be willing to travel up to 100% of the time and service a 2.5-hour radius.
Must be able to push patients in wheelchairs.
Must be able to meet the physical demands described, including standing, walking, pushing, stooping, manual and finger dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and dental lifting requirements of 50 pounds or more.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist the dentist with patient care promptly and courteously.
Review, verify, and maintain accurate clinical records, charts, and medical histories in electronic medical records; ensure documentation integrity.
Update the patient odontogram for 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 coordinate 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, clean, troubleshoot, and schedule planned maintenance for medical and dental equipment; complete preventive maintenance according to manufacturer instructions.
Clean up the service area used in facilities.
Inspect and maintain the vehicle’s interior and exterior, and perform basic upkeep such as routine oil changes, refueling, and changing brake lights.
Audit dental supplies, anticipate needs, and place and expedite supply orders.
Prepare supplies efficiently to minimize waste and duplication.
Expose and process digital dental radiographs to assist the dentist’s diagnosis.
Help educate patients about proper oral hygiene techniques.
Communicate effectively with patients, family members, providers, faculty, and staff; respond promptly to patient inquiries and document conversations in the EMR.
Follow OSHA and HIPAA guidelines, maintain confidentiality, and comply with the company compliance program, including required training and reporting suspected violations.
Adapt positively to change and perform other duties as assigned.