Mobile Dental Assistant

360care•St.Louis, MO

14d

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 and cares for and cleans medical equipment. Travel may be up to 100% of the time, with up to 2–2.5 hours of travel. A company vehicle, gas card, and drive-time pay are provided. The position also requires reliable personal transportation, a good driving record, and car insurance. The assistant supports patient care and dental procedures, manages patient flow, maintains supplies and equipment, and coordinates with the branch office to support scheduling and reporting. The role includes exposure and processing of digital dental radiographs, patient oral-hygiene education, facility-area cleanup, and basic vehicle upkeep. The assistant must follow OSHA, HIPAA, and company compliance requirements, maintain confidentiality, communicate effectively, and provide a positive patient experience.

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 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.
Offer of employment is conditional upon successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist the doctor with patient care in a prompt and courteous manner.
Review, verify, and maintain 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 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 and push patients in wheelchairs when needed.
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 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 appearance and perform basic upkeep such as routine oil changes, refueling, and changing brake lights.
Maintain dental supplies inventory by auditing stock, anticipating needs, and placing and expediting supply orders.
Prepare supplies while minimizing waste and duplication.
Expose and process digital dental radiographs to assist the dentist’s diagnosis.
Assist with educating patients on proper oral hygiene techniques.
Communicate effectively with patients, family members, providers, faculty, and staff; respond to patient inquiries and document conversations in the EMR.
Follow OSHA and HIPAA guidelines, maintain confidentiality, and comply with the company compliance program, including training and reporting suspected violations.
React positively to change and perform other duties as assigned.