Traveling Dental Assistant Orthodontics

PDS Health•Tucson, AZ

5d•$20 - $28

About The Position

The Dental Assistant supports clinicians by effectively delivering the Perfect Patient Experience (PPE) and helping create Patients for Life (PFL). The role includes patient care, office, and laboratory duties: preparing patients for oral examinations and treatment, and assisting dental professionals with care involving the teeth, mouth, and gums. Dental assistants work constructively with coworkers, specialty dental assistants, patients, and the front office, communicating progress, honoring commitments, and addressing problems practically. In the orthodontic specialty, the assistant primarily supports orthodontic clinicians and may need additional training. Specialty Dental Assistants travel to multiple offices each day as assigned; travel may be planned or unplanned and can change without notice. The position requires a reliable means of transportation and, when applicable, a valid driver's license and automobile insurance. The role also involves maintaining a clean, sterile, and welcoming clinical environment; preparing instruments, trays, and supplies; documenting care in digital patient charts; and following applicable state duties, infection-control requirements, company policies, and other regulations. The position is with Every Kid's Dentist & Orthodontics, part of PDS Health.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent, and state-mandated training courses for certification, licensure, or registration.
Certificates, licenses, and registrations as mandated by the applicable state.
Specialty Dental Assistants must have a valid driver's license and automobile insurance, or reliable alternate transportation that allows timely travel between multiple offices per day.
Specialty Dental Assistants must be able to travel to multiple assigned offices per day; travel may be planned or unplanned and subject to change without notice.
Ability to respond to common inquiries from patients, staff, vendors, or other members of the business community.
Ability to draw valid conclusions, exercise sound judgment, and make decisions under pressure.
Ability to interact effectively with clinicians and owner doctors and 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 skills with patients and coworkers, and ability to interpret written, verbal, or diagram-based instructions.
Ability to use basic computer software and handle patient records with extreme confidentiality.
Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently and as part of a team.
Ability to multitask without compromising work quality and to work in a fast-paced environment.
Organized, detail-oriented, and equipped with strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.
Demonstrates results orientation, customer-service advocacy, adaptability, empathy, ethical conduct, active listening, and self-motivation.

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 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 the orthodontists' 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 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 and replenish supplies in each operatory.
Keep patients' mouths dry and clear using suction or other devices.
Provide postoperative and general oral-health-care instructions as directed by the clinician.
Enter patient charting and clinician notes in digital patient charts 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 implement the Perfect Patient Experience process.
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.