Traveling Dental Assistant Orthodontics

PDS Health•West Covina, CA

177d•$22 - $31

About The Position

The Traveling Dental Assistant Orthodontics supports orthodontic clinicians by delivering the Perfect Patient Experience and helping create lifelong patients. The role includes patient care, office, and laboratory duties, preparing patients for examinations and treatment, and assisting dental professionals. The assistant collaborates with specialty dental assistants, patients, and front-office staff, and may need additional specialty training. This 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent, and training courses specified 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 are required; the driver’s license is verified through background and motor vehicle record checks at hire.
Must have a reliable means of transportation for timely travel to multiple assigned offices per day. Reliable alternate transportation may be used instead of a driver’s license and automobile insurance.
Ability to respond to common inquiries from patients, staff, vendors, or 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 effectively without compromising work quality.
Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Ability to handle and maintain patient-record confidentiality.
Organized, detail-oriented, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrates results orientation, customer-service advocacy, and influencing skills, including active listening, adaptability, empathy, ethical conduct, and persistence.

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.
Coordinate with front- and back-office teams to help ensure the orthodontist’s schedule runs 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 photographs as directed by the clinician.
Prepare procedure trays and maintain adequate supplies in each operatory, replenishing as needed.
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 history 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 best operational practices based on the “We Believes.”
Represent the PDS Brand and make decisions consistent with its framework.
Implement the Perfect Patient Experience process to support patient retention.
Maintain professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with company policies 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.