Mobile Dental Assistant

360care•Henderson, 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 using electronic medical records, and cares for and cleans medical equipment. It also involves coordinating patient flow and dental schedules, managing supplies and equipment maintenance, assisting with digital dental radiographs and patient oral-hygiene education, and maintaining the service area and vehicle. Travel is required up to 100% of the time, within a service 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 experience with medical terminology.
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.
An offer of employment is conditional upon successfully completing 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 in electronic medical records, ensuring the integrity of documentation.
Update the patient odontogram for every patient encounter.
Pass instruments and supplies to the dentist efficiently and 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 when 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 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 appearance and perform basic support tasks such as routine oil changes, refueling, and changing brake lights.
Audit dental supplies inventory, anticipate supply needs, and place and expedite orders.
Prepare supplies while minimizing waste and duplication.
Expose and process digital dental radiographs to assist the dentist’s diagnosis.
Assist with educating patients about proper oral hygiene techniques.
Provide a positive patient experience and communicate effectively with patients, family members, providers, faculty, and staff.
Respond to patient inquiries in a timely manner and document conversations in the EMR.
Follow OSHA and HIPAA guidelines, maintain confidentiality, and comply with PHI guidelines.
Support all components of 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.