Mobile Dental Assistant

360care•Calvert City, KY

About The Position

The Mobile Dental Assistant visits long-term care facilities and assists physicians with dental care. The role supports patient care, maintains accurate clinical records and charts in electronic medical records, and cares for and cleans medical and dental equipment. The position requires extensive travel, including servicing locations within a 2.5-hour radius, and includes supporting the dental schedule, maintaining supplies and equipment, and providing a positive patient experience.

Requirements

High school education or GED.
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.
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.
Ability 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, manual and finger dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and lifting 50 pounds or more for dental work.
Ability to 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.
Must be 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 is preferred.
Hepatitis B vaccination is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the dentist with patient care promptly and courteously.
Review, verify, and maintain current, accurate clinical records, charts, and medical histories through electronic medical records, and ensure documentation integrity.
Update the patient odontogram for every 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 patients in wheelchairs as 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, complete preventive maintenance, and follow manufacturer instructions.
Clean up the service area used in the facility.
Inspect and maintain the vehicle’s interior and exterior appearance, and perform basic support tasks such as routine oil changes, refueling, and changing brake lights.
Maintain dental supply 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.
Follow OSHA and HIPAA guidelines, maintain confidentiality, and abide by HIPAA and PHI requirements.
Communicate effectively with patients, family members, providers, faculty, and staff; respond to patient inquiries promptly and document conversations in the EMR.
Actively 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.