Mobile Dental Assistant

360care•Shelbyville, KY

18d

About The Position

This position visits long-term care facilities and assists physicians with dental care. The Mobile Dental Assistant supports patient care, clinical documentation, dental equipment upkeep, supply inventory, facility visit coordination, and vehicle readiness. The position requires travel up to 100% of the time and willingness to service a 2.5-hour radius. The role also involves communicating with patients, family members, providers, faculty, and staff; protecting confidential information; and following OSHA, HIPAA, and company compliance requirements. The position requires a high school education or GED. Medical or dental assistant experience is preferred. Candidates must have reliable transportation, a good driving record, car insurance, a completed and passed two-step TB skin test, a state radiation license or certificate, computer skills, medical terminology experience, and strong written and verbal communication skills. Hepatitis B vaccination is preferred. The work involves a full range of body motion, manual and finger dexterity, hand-eye coordination, periodic standing, walking, pushing, and stooping, lifting 50 pounds or more, and pushing patients in wheelchairs. The role requires corrected vision and hearing within a normal range, may involve stressful conditions or irregular hours, and includes some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids. Employment is conditional on successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. The employer will employ only people legally authorized to work in the United States and is an equal opportunity employer.

Requirements

High school education or GED.
Reliable personal transportation, a good driving record, and car insurance.
Completed and passed 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 perform the physical demands of the job, including lifting 50 pounds or more and pushing patients in wheelchairs.
Corrected vision and hearing within a normal range.
Legally authorized to work in the United States.
Successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen as a condition of employment.

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 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.
Maintain the treatment area by evacuating, washing, isolating, drying, and providing 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 push patients in 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 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 at each facility.
Inspect and maintain the vehicle’s interior and exterior, and perform basic upkeep 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.
Expose and process digital dental radiographs to assist the dentist with diagnosis.
Help educate patients on proper oral hygiene techniques.
Provide a positive patient experience and respond to patient inquiries in a timely manner, documenting conversations in the EMR.
Follow OSHA and HIPAA guidelines and maintain the confidentiality of information in accordance with HIPAA and PHI guidelines.
Communicate effectively with patients, family members, providers, faculty, and staff.
Support and comply with all components of the compliance program, including training and reporting suspected violations of law or company policy.
React positively to change and perform other duties as assigned.