Traveling Dental Assistant Oral Surgery

PDS Health•Turlock, CA

About The Position

The Dental Assistant supports clinicians by delivering the Perfect Patient Experience and helping create lifelong patients. The role includes patient care, office, and laboratory duties, such as preparing patients for oral examinations and assisting dental professionals with treatment. The assistant works constructively with co-workers, specialty dental assistants, patients, and the front office, communicates progress, keeps commitments, and helps resolve problems. When assigned to a specialty such as oral surgery, the assistant primarily supports clinicians in that specialty and may need additional training. Specialty Dental Assistants travel to multiple offices as required; travel may be planned or unplanned and may change without notice.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent, plus training courses required by the state for certification, licensure, or registration.
Certificates, licenses, and registrations as required by the applicable state.
Specialty Dental Assistants must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance, or reliable alternate transportation that permits timely travel to multiple offices.
Ability to respond to inquiries from patients, staff, vendors, and 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 co-workers.
Ability to interpret written, verbal, and diagrammatic instructions.
Ability to use basic computer software.
Self-starter who sets realistic goals, meets commitments, prioritizes work, and pursues results.
Customer-service orientation, flexibility, empathy, and ethical conduct.
Active listening and the ability to influence and support constructive change.
Self-motivated and reliable, with the 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.
Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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 and attend to patients’ treatment needs and concerns.
Escort patients to and from the front desk and introduce them to team members as appropriate.
Coordinate with front- and back-office teams to help clinician schedules run smoothly and efficiently.
Maintain a clean, sterile, and welcoming environment; sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, and clean operatories according to applicable infection-control guidelines.
Prepare patients for treatment and assist clinicians in providing efficient, quality dental care.
Take radiographs and intra-oral photographs as directed by the clinician.
Prepare procedure trays and maintain and replenish operatory supplies.
Keep patients’ mouths dry and clear using suction or other devices.
Provide postoperative and general oral-health instructions as directed by the clinician.
Enter patient charting and clinician notes into the digital patient chart as directed.
Present treatment records, consents, and health histories to the clinician before treatment.
Maintain equipment according to manufacturer guidelines.
Coordinate with the Lead Dental Assistant to ensure clinical supplies are available.
Learn and use technology, and explain or demonstrate its operation to others.
Participate in morning huddles, monthly team meetings, and other required meetings.
Model company culture, values, standards, and operational practices; represent the PDS Brand and implement the Perfect Patient Experience process.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor and treat others respectfully.
Comply with company policies and applicable state, federal, and other regulations.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Travel to multiple assigned offices as required.