Traveling Dental Assistant Periodontics

PDS Health•Pearland, TX

12d

About The Position

The Dental Assistant supports clinicians by delivering the Perfect Patient Experience and helping create Patients for Life. Dental assistants perform patient-care, office, and laboratory duties, prepare patients for oral examinations, and assist dental professionals with treatment of the teeth, mouth, and gums. They work constructively with colleagues, specialty dental assistants, patients, and front-office staff, communicate work progress, keep commitments, and address problems with practical solutions. In specialty areas such as periodontics, the assistant primarily supports clinicians in that specialty and may need additional training. This role requires timely travel to multiple offices, potentially several times per day; travel may be planned or unplanned and can change without notice.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent, and training courses required by the state for certification, licensure, or registration.
Certificates, licenses, or registrations required by the applicable state.
Specialty Dental Assistants must have a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance, verified through background and motor vehicle record checks at hire, or reliable alternative transportation that enables required timely travel among assigned offices.
Ability to travel to multiple offices per day, sometimes several times 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 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 coworkers.
Ability to interpret written, verbal, or 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 maintain the confidentiality of patient records.
Organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Demonstrated results orientation, customer-service advocacy, and influencing skills, including active listening, adaptability, empathy, ethical conduct, goal setting, follow-through, 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 duties in accordance with the applicable state’s Dental Auxiliaries Table of Permitted Duties.
Participate in the Perfect Patient Experience by keeping patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their 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 support a smooth and efficient clinician schedule.
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 the dentist in providing efficient, quality care.
Complete radiographs and intra-oral pictures at the clinician’s direction.
Prepare dental procedure trays and maintain adequate supply levels 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.
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 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.
Represent the PDS Brand and make decisions consistent with its framework.
Implement the Perfect Patient Experience process to help gain Patients for Life.
Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor and treat others professionally and respectfully.
Comply with company policies and applicable state, federal, and other regulations.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.