Mobile Dental Assistant

360care•Fayetteville, AR

About The Position

This position visits long-term care facilities and assists physicians with dental care. The role maintains clinical records and charts through electronic medical records and cares for and cleans medical equipment. It also supports patient care, dental procedures, radiography, oral hygiene education, scheduling, supply inventory, equipment maintenance, and the upkeep of the service area and vehicle. The position requires travel up to 100% of the time and willingness to service 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 medical terminology experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to follow directions and listen to the needs of patients and doctors.
Ability to travel up to 100% of the time and service a 2.5-hour radius.
Ability to multitask, be detail-oriented, and demonstrate exceptional customer service skills.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including full body motion, manual and finger dexterity, hand-eye coordination, periodic standing, walking, pushing, and stooping; dental roles require frequent lifting of 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.
Legal authorization 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 preferred.
Hepatitis B vaccination preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the doctor with patient care promptly and courteously.
Review, verify, and maintain accurate clinical records, charts, and medical histories through electronic medical records, ensuring documentation integrity.
Update the patient odontogram for every patient encounter.
Pass instruments and supplies to the dentist efficiently.
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 push 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 them to appropriate resources.
Maintain and schedule planned maintenance for dental equipment and complete preventive maintenance according to manufacturer instructions.
Clean up the service area used in the facility.
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, place and expedite orders, and manage resources to minimize waste or duplication.
Expose and process digital dental radiographs to assist the dentist’s diagnosis.
Assist with educating patients on proper oral hygiene techniques.
Provide positive patient experiences and timely responses to patient inquiries, documenting 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 guidelines.
Support and comply with 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.