Mobile Dental Assistant

360care•Owensboro, KY

About The Position

The Mobile Dental Assistant visits long-term care facilities and assists physicians with dental care. The role includes supporting patient care, maintaining accurate clinical records in electronic medical records, preparing and maintaining treatment areas, managing patient flow, and caring for dental equipment and supplies. The position also involves maintaining the service vehicle, assisting with digital dental radiographs, educating patients about oral hygiene, and providing a positive patient experience. Travel is required up to 100% of the time, within a service radius of 2.5 hours.

Requirements

High school education or GED.
Own reliable transportation, a good driving record, and car insurance.
Completed and passed a two-step Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Test.
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 multitask, attention to detail, and exceptional customer service skills.
Strong knowledge of medical and dental terminology.
Ability to travel up to 100% of the time and service a 2.5-hour radius.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, pushing, stooping, lifting 50 pounds or more, 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.
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 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 the integrity of all documentation and update the patient odontogram for every encounter.
Pass instruments and supplies to the dentist efficiently 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, including pushing wheelchairs when 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 issues to appropriate resources.
Maintain and schedule planned maintenance for dental equipment, complete preventive maintenance, and follow manufacturer instructions.
Clean up the service area used in each facility.
Inspect and maintain the vehicle’s interior and exterior and perform basic support tasks such as routine oil changes, refueling, and changing brake lights.
Audit dental supplies, monitor inventory levels, anticipate supply needs, and place and expedite orders.
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.
Provide timely responses to patient inquiries and document conversations in the EMR.
Follow OSHA and HIPAA guidelines, maintain confidentiality, and comply with PHI requirements.
Communicate effectively with patients, family members, providers, faculty, and staff.
Support 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.