Traveling Dental Assistant Endodontics

PDS Health•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

Tucson Spectrum Dentistry is hiring a Traveling Dental Assistant to support clinicians in delivering the Perfect Patient Experience and quality dental treatment. The role includes patient care, office, and laboratory duties, and requires effective collaboration with specialty dental assistants, patients, clinicians, and front-office staff. Assistants assigned to specialty areas such as Endodontics may support clinicians in that specialty and may need additional training. Specialty Dental Assistants travel to multiple offices as needed, sometimes several times per day; travel may be planned or unplanned and subject to change without notice.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED, or equivalent, and training courses mandated by the state 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, subject to background and motor vehicle record checks at hire, or reliable alternate transportation that permits timely travel to multiple offices.
Ability to travel to multiple offices per day as required; travel may be planned or unplanned and subject to change without notice.
Ability to respond to common inquiries from patients, staff, vendors, and 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.
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-form instructions.
Ability to use basic computer software.
Results-oriented, energetic self-starter who sets realistic goals, meets commitments, persists, and prioritizes work.
Flexible, adaptive, empathetic, ethical customer-service approach.
Active listening and observation skills and ability to influence constructively.
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 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.
Communicate with front- and back-office teams to help ensure clinicians’ 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 the dentist in providing efficient, quality dental care.
Complete radiographs and intra-oral pictures at the clinician’s direction.
Prepare procedure tray setups and maintain adequate supplies in each operatory.
Keep patients’ mouths dry and clear using suction or other devices.
Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care 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.
Coordinate 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 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.