Traveling Dental Assistant Endodontics

PDS Health•Irving, TX

23d

About The Position

The Traveling Dental Assistant Endodontics supports clinicians in delivering the Perfect Patient Experience and helping create Patients for Life. The role performs patient-care, office, and laboratory duties, including preparing patients for oral examinations and assisting dental professionals with treatment. Specialty dental assistants primarily support clinicians in their assigned specialty and may need additional training. The position requires timely travel among multiple offices each day, sometimes several times per day; travel may be planned or unplanned and can change without notice. The assistant works collaboratively with clinicians, other dental assistants, patients, and front-office staff while following applicable state requirements, company policies, and regulatory standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent, and training courses required by the state 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 verification, or reliable alternate transportation that supports required travel between multiple offices.
Ability to respond to common inquiries from patients, staff, vendors, and other business community members.
Ability to draw valid conclusions, use 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 co-workers.
Ability to interpret written, verbal, and diagram-based instructions.
Ability to use basic computer software.
Self-motivated, reliable, and able 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.
Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Results-oriented, energetic self-starter who sets realistic goals, meets commitments, persists, and prioritizes work.
Customer-service advocate who is flexible, adaptive, empathetic, passionate, and ethical.
Active listener and observer who can influence constructively and create a win-win need for change.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Perform functions in accordance with the applicable state’s Dental Auxiliaries Table of Permitted Duties.
Support the Perfect Patient Experience by focusing patients on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns.
Escort patients to and from the front desk and introduce them to other team members as appropriate.
Communicate with front- and back-office teams to help ensure schedules run smoothly and efficiently.
Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment.
Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, and clean operatories in accordance with applicable state infection-control guidelines.
Prepare patients for treatment and assist clinicians in providing efficient, quality dental treatment.
Complete radiographs and intra-oral pictures at the clinician’s direction.
Prepare procedure tray setups and maintain and replenish supplies in each operatory.
Keep patients’ mouths dry and clear using suction or other devices.
Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care as directed by the clinician.
Record patient charting and clinicians’ notes in digital patient charts as directed.
Present treatment records, consents, and health histories to clinicians before treatment.
Maintain equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
Coordinate with the Lead Dental Assistant to ensure adequate clinical supplies are available.
Learn to operate technology and explain or demonstrate its use to others.
Participate in daily morning huddles, monthly team meetings, and other required meetings.
Model company culture, values, standards, and operational practices; demonstrate stewardship of the PDS Brand and implement the Perfect Patient Experience process.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor and treat others professionally and 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, using reliable transportation; travel may be planned or unplanned and subject to change.