Mobile Dental Assistant

360care•Round Rock, TX

23d

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 through electronic medical records, and cares for and cleans medical equipment. It also involves managing patient flow and supplies, maintaining dental equipment and the service area, supporting the dentist with digital radiographs, and ensuring a positive patient experience. The position requires travel up to 100% of the time within a radius of up to 2.5 hours.

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 personal 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; 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 promptly and courteously.
Review, verify, and maintain current, accurate clinical records, charts, and medical histories through electronic medical records; ensure 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 proper 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 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 appropriate resources.
Maintain and schedule planned maintenance for dental equipment, and complete preventive maintenance according to manufacturer instructions.
Clean up the service area used at each facility.
Inspect and maintain the vehicle’s exterior and interior, 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 orders.
Manage resources and prepare supplies while minimizing waste and duplication.
Assist the dentist’s diagnosis by exposing and processing digital dental radiographs.
Help educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques.
Provide timely responses to patient inquiries and document conversations in the EMR.
Follow OSHA and HIPAA guidelines, maintain confidentiality, 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.
Respond positively to change and perform other duties as assigned.