Mobile Dental Assistant

360care•Fort Smith, AR

About The Position

This position visits long-term care facilities and assists physicians with dental care. The Mobile Dental Assistant supports patient care, maintains accurate electronic clinical records, assists with dental procedures and radiographs, and helps ensure patients have a positive experience. The role also manages dental equipment and supplies, supports facility visit logistics, and maintains the service area and vehicle. 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.
Completion and passing 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 travel up to 100% of the time and service a 2.5-hour radius.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including standing, walking, pushing, stooping, manual and finger dexterity, and hand-eye coordination.
Ability to lift 50 pounds or more for the dental division and push 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.
Hepatitis B vaccination.

Responsibilities

Assist the doctor with patient care promptly and courteously.
Review, verify, and maintain accurate, current clinical records, charts, and medical histories in electronic medical records, ensuring documentation integrity.
Update the patient odontogram for every patient encounter.
Pass instruments and supplies to the dentist efficiently and maintain the treatment area through evacuation, washing, isolating, 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, 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 maintenance for dental equipment, complete preventive maintenance, and follow manufacturer instructions.
Clean up the service area used at each 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 supplies inventory, anticipate supply needs, place and expedite orders, and prepare supplies while minimizing waste or duplication.
Expose and process digital dental radiographs to assist the dentist’s diagnosis.
Help educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques.
Respond to patient inquiries promptly and document conversations in the EMR.
Follow OSHA and HIPAA guidelines, protect confidential information, 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.
React positively to change and perform other duties as assigned.