Traveling Dental Assistant Oral Surgery

PDS Health•Conroe, TX

About The Position

Woods Dental Group and Orthodontics is hiring a Traveling Dental Assistant Oral Surgery to support clinicians and deliver the Perfect Patient Experience. The role includes patient care, office, and laboratory duties, preparing patients for oral examinations and treatment, and assisting dental professionals. Specialty dental assistants primarily support clinicians in their specialty and may need additional training. This position requires timely travel to multiple offices, potentially several times per day, with travel that may be planned or unplanned and subject to change without notice.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, plus training courses required by the state for certification, licensure, or registration.
Certificates, licenses, or registrations as mandated by the applicable state.
Specialty Dental Assistants must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance, or reliable alternate transportation permitting timely travel to assigned offices.
Specialty Dental Assistants must be able to travel to multiple offices per day, sometimes several times per day; travel may be planned or unplanned and may change without notice.
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 and interpret written, verbal, or diagram-based instructions.
Ability to read and interpret business and professional materials, technical procedure manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and governmental regulations.
Effective verbal and written communication with patients and co-workers.
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, detail-oriented, and able 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 functions in accordance with the applicable state’s Dental Auxiliaries Table of Permitted Duties.
Help patients focus 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.
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 clinicians in providing efficient, quality dental treatment.
Complete radiographs and intra-oral pictures as directed by the clinician.
Prepare procedure trays and maintain and replenish supplies in operatories.
Keep patients’ mouths dry and clear using suction or other devices.
Provide postoperative and general oral-health-care 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 and work with the Lead Dental Assistant to ensure clinical supplies are available.
Learn to operate 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 best operational practices; make decisions consistent with the PDS Brand framework.
Implement the Perfect Patient Experience process to build lasting patient relationships.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor and communicate respectfully.
Comply with company policies and applicable state, federal, and other regulations.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.