Mobile Dental Assistant

360care•Smithville, KY

11d

About The Position

The Mobile Dental Assistant visits long-term care facilities and assists physicians with dental care. The role maintains clinical records and charts through electronic medical records, provides chairside assistance, and cares for and cleans medical and dental equipment. It also supports patient flow, supply management, equipment maintenance, daily production reporting, and vehicle upkeep. The position requires travel up to 100% of the time and willingness to service a 2.5-hour radius. The assistant helps ensure a positive patient experience, follows OSHA and HIPAA requirements, maintains confidentiality, and supports the company 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 legally authorized to work in the United States; an 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 meet physical demands that include full body motion, manual and finger dexterity, hand-eye coordination, periodic standing, walking, pushing, and stooping, and lifting 50 pounds or more for the dental division.
Must be able to push patients in a wheelchair.
Requires corrected vision and hearing to a normal range.
Requires working under stressful conditions or irregular hours and some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist the doctor with patient care promptly and courteously.
Review, verify, and maintain current and accurate clinical records, charts, and medical histories in electronic medical records; ensure documentation integrity.
Update the patient odontogram for every encounter.
Pass instruments and supplies to the dentist efficiently.
Maintain the treatment area by evacuating, washing, isolating, drying, and illuminating it appropriately.
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 and clean medical equipment; troubleshoot equipment issues and report them to the appropriate resources.
Maintain and schedule planned dental equipment maintenance, complete preventive maintenance, and follow manufacturers’ instructions.
Clean up the service area used in the 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 supply stock, anticipate needs, and place and expedite supply orders.
Manage resources by preparing supplies while minimizing waste or duplication.
Assist the dentist’s diagnosis by exposing and processing digital dental radiographs.
Assist with patient education on proper oral hygiene techniques.
Provide timely responses to patient inquiries and document conversations in the EMR.
Communicate effectively with patients, family members, providers, faculty, and staff.
Follow OSHA and HIPAA guidelines and maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with HIPAA and PHI requirements.
Support all components of the compliance program, including completing training and reporting suspected violations of law or company policy.
Respond positively to change and perform other duties as assigned.