Mobile Dental Assistant

360care•Fayetteville, AR

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 in electronic medical records (EMR), and cares for and cleans medical and dental equipment. The assistant also helps coordinate facility visits, patient flow, supplies, equipment maintenance, and vehicle readiness. The position requires travel up to 100% of the time within a service radius of 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 offer is conditional on successfully completing a background investigation and drug screen.
Must be willing to travel up to 100% of the time and service a 2.5-hour radius.
Must be able to perform the physical demands described, including pushing patients in wheelchairs and dental-related lifting of 50 pounds or more.

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 through electronic medical records; ensure documentation integrity.
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 coordinate 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 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, complete preventive maintenance, and follow manufacturer instructions.
Clean up service areas used in facilities.
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.
Maintain dental supplies 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’s diagnosis.
Assist with educating patients about proper oral hygiene techniques.
Provide a positive patient experience and timely responses to patient inquiries; 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 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.