Mobile Dental Assistant

360care•Smithville, KY

About The Position

The Mobile Dental Assistant visits long-term care facilities and assists physicians with dental care. The role supports patient care, clinical documentation, dental procedures, equipment maintenance, scheduling, inventory, and vehicle upkeep. It requires travel up to 100% of the time and willingness to serve within a 2.5-hour radius. The position also requires compliance with OSHA, HIPAA, and company compliance policies, while maintaining the confidentiality of patient and company information.

Requirements

High school education or GED.
Medical or dental assistant experience is preferred.
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.
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 role, including full-range body motion, manual and finger dexterity, hand-eye coordination, periodic standing, walking, pushing, and stooping; dental roles require lifting 50 pounds or more and pushing patients in wheelchairs.
Corrected vision and hearing within a normal range.
Ability to work under stressful conditions or irregular hours.
Ability to work with some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; employment is conditional on successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.

Nice To Haves

Hepatitis B vaccination.

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 patient encounter.
Pass instruments and supplies to the dentist and maintain the treatment area through evacuation, washing, isolation, drying, and illumination.
Provide daily feedback and coordinate 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 to the appropriate provider accurately and promptly.
Care for, clean, troubleshoot, maintain, and schedule planned maintenance for medical and dental equipment; follow preventive maintenance requirements and manufacturer instructions.
Clean up the service area used in 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 needs, and place and expedite supply orders.
Prepare supplies while minimizing waste and duplication.
Expose and process digital dental radiographs to assist the dentist’s diagnosis.
Assist with patient education on proper oral hygiene techniques.
Provide timely responses to patient inquiries and document conversations in the EMR.
Communicate effectively with patients, family members, providers, faculty, and staff, and support a positive patient experience.
Follow OSHA and HIPAA guidelines and maintain confidentiality of information in accordance with HIPAA and PHI guidelines.
Support the company compliance program, including completing training and reporting suspected violations of law or company policy.
Respond positively to change and perform other duties as assigned.