Mobile Dental Assistant

360care•Paducah, KY

About The Position

The Mobile Dental Assistant visits long-term care facilities and assists physicians with dental care. The role maintains clinical records and charts through electronic medical records, supports patient care and dental procedures, and cares for and cleans medical equipment. It also involves managing patient flow, supplies, equipment maintenance, vehicle upkeep, and service-area cleanup. The position requires travel up to 100% of the time within a 2.5-hour service radius.

Requirements

High school education or GED.
Must have completed and passed a two-step Tuberculosis (TB) skin test.
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 be able to travel up to 100% of the time and service a 2.5-hour radius.
Must be able to multitask, pay attention to detail, and demonstrate exceptional customer service skills.
Must have strong knowledge of medical and dental terminology.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Employment offer is conditional on successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.
Must meet physical demands including full body motion, manual and finger dexterity, hand-eye coordination, periodic standing, walking, pushing, and stooping; dental positions require frequent lifting of 50 pounds or more and the ability to push patients in wheelchairs.
Must have corrected vision and hearing to a normal range.
Must be able to work under stressful conditions or irregular hours and tolerate some exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

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 and accurate clinical records, charts, and medical histories in electronic medical records, ensuring documentation integrity.
Update the patient odontogram at every patient 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, when needed, push patients in wheelchairs.
Balance and generate daily production reports and provide them to the dentist upon departure.
Post dental charges accurately to the appropriate provider and in a timely manner.
Care for and clean medical equipment; troubleshoot equipment issues and report them to the appropriate resources.
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 tasks such as routine oil changes, refueling, and changing brake lights.
Maintain dental supplies inventory by auditing stock, anticipating needs, and placing and expediting supply orders.
Prepare supplies efficiently to minimize 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, maintain confidentiality, and comply with PHI requirements.
Communicate effectively with patients, family members, providers, faculty, and staff.
Support and comply with all components of the compliance program, including completing training and reporting suspected violations of law or company policy.
Adapt positively to change and perform other duties as assigned.