Traveling Dental Assistant Endodontics

PDS Health•Santa Fe, NM

13d•$22 - $31•Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Assistant supports clinicians by delivering the Perfect Patient Experience and helping create Patients for Life. The role includes patient care, office, and laboratory duties, preparing patients for oral examinations, and assisting dental professionals with treatment. Specialty Dental Assistants support clinicians in their specialty area and may need additional training. This position is assigned to Endodontics and requires timely travel to multiple offices, potentially several times per day. Travel may be planned or unplanned and can change without notice. The Dental Assistant works collaboratively with specialty dental assistants, patients, clinicians, and front-office staff. The role calls for constructive communication, active listening, reliability, professional conduct, and a focus on practical solutions. The position also models PDS Health’s culture and standards, follows company and regulatory requirements, and performs other assigned duties.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent, plus state-mandated training courses for certification, licensure, or registration.
Certificates, licenses, or registrations as mandated by the applicable state.
For Specialty Dental Assistants, a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance, subject to background and motor vehicle record checks at hire; alternatively, reliable transportation that enables required timely travel between offices.
Ability to respond to common inquiries from patients, staff, vendors, or other business-community members.
Ability to draw valid conclusions, exercise sound judgment, and make decisions under pressure.
Ability to interact effectively with clinicians and Owner Doctors.
Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.
Ability to read and interpret business, professional, technical, safety, maintenance, and regulatory documents.
Effective verbal and written communication with patients and coworkers.
Ability to interpret written, verbal, or diagram-based instructions.
Ability to use basic computer software.
Self-motivation, reliability, and ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to multitask without compromising work quality.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to handle and maintain the confidentiality of patient records.
Organization, attention to detail, and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Results-oriented approach, including goal setting, meeting commitments, persistence, and prioritization.
Customer-service orientation, including flexibility, empathy, passion, and ethical conduct.
Influencing skills, including active listening and observation and fostering win-win change.

Nice To Haves

One-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Perform duties in accordance with the applicable state’s Dental Auxiliaries Table of Permitted Duties.
Support the Perfect Patient Experience by focusing patients on appropriate treatment and addressing their individual needs and concerns.
Escort patients to and from the front desk and introduce them to other team members as appropriate.
Coordinate with front- and back-office teams to help schedules run smoothly and efficiently.
Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment.
Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, and clean operatories according to applicable state infection-control guidelines.
Prepare patients for treatment and assist the dentist in providing efficient, quality dental care.
Complete radiographs and intra-oral photographs as directed by the clinician.
Prepare procedure trays and maintain adequate supplies in each operatory.
Keep patients’ mouths dry and clear using suction or other devices.
Provide postoperative and general oral-health instructions as directed by the clinician.
Record patient charting and clinician notes in the digital patient chart as directed.
Present treatment records, consents, and health histories to the clinician before treatment.
Maintain equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
Work with the Lead Dental Assistant to ensure adequate clinical supplies are available.
Learn to operate technology and explain or demonstrate its operation to others.
Participate in daily morning huddles, monthly team meetings, and other required meetings.
Model company culture, values, standards, and operational practices based on the “We Believes.”
Make decisions consistent with the PDS Brand framework and represent the PDS Brand responsibly.
Implement the Perfect Patient Experience process to help gain Patients for Life.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor and communicate respectfully.
Comply with company policies and applicable state, federal, and other regulatory requirements.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Travel to assigned offices in a timely manner, potentially to multiple offices per day; travel may be planned or unplanned and subject to change.