Mobile Dental Assistant

360care•Madisonville, KY

About The Position

The Mobile Dental Assistant visits long-term care facilities and assists physicians with dental care. The role includes maintaining clinical records and charts in electronic medical records, supporting patient care, maintaining and cleaning medical and dental equipment, and helping ensure efficient facility visits. The position requires travel up to 100% of the time within a 2.5-hour radius.

Requirements

High school education or GED.
Own reliable transportation, a good driving record, and car insurance.
Completion and passage of 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.
Willingness to travel up to 100% of the time and service a 2.5-hour radius.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the role, including standing, walking, pushing, stooping, and lifting 50 pounds or more.
Ability to push patients in wheelchairs.
Corrected vision and hearing within the 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.
Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen is required as a condition of employment.

Nice To Haves

Medical or dental assistant experience.
Hepatitis B vaccination.

Responsibilities

Assist the dentist with patient care promptly and courteously.
Review, verify, and maintain accurate clinical records, charts, and medical histories through electronic medical records.
Maintain the integrity of all documentation and update the patient odontogram for every encounter.
Pass instruments and supplies to the dentist and maintain the treatment area through evacuation, washing, isolating, drying, and illumination.
Provide daily feedback and coordinate with the branch office to optimize dental schedules 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 accurately to the appropriate provider in a timely manner.
Care for and clean medical equipment, troubleshoot equipment issues, report them to appropriate resources, and schedule planned maintenance.
Clean up the service area used at each facility.
Inspect and maintain the vehicle’s interior and exterior and perform basic tasks such as oil changes, refueling, and changing brake lights.
Maintain dental supplies inventory by auditing stock, anticipating needs, and placing and expediting orders.
Manage resources and prepare supplies while minimizing waste and duplication.
Ensure equipment works properly by completing preventive maintenance and following manufacturer instructions.
Expose and process digital dental radiographs to assist the dentist’s diagnosis.
Assist with educating patients about proper oral hygiene techniques.
Provide a positive patient experience and respond to patient inquiries in a timely manner, documenting conversations in the EMR.
Follow OSHA and HIPAA guidelines and maintain the confidentiality of information in accordance with HIPAA and PHI guidelines.
Communicate effectively with patients, family members, providers, faculty, and staff.
Actively comply with 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.