Mobile Dental Care Assistant

Join Our Team as a Mobile Dental Care Assistant!

Travel up to a 2.5-hour radius. Company vehicle, gas card, and pay for drive time provided!

This exciting position entails visiting long-term care facilities and assisting in delivering dental care. You'll play a vital role in maintaining clinical records and ensuring medical equipment is clean and well-maintained.

Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist in providing excellent patient care with prompt and courteous service.
• Review, verify, and maintain accurate clinical records, charts, and medical history through electronic medical records.
• Ensure integrity and accuracy in all documentation.
• Update patient odontograms for each patient visit.
• Efficiently pass instruments and supplies to the dentist during procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the treatment area by managing evacuation, washing, isolating, drying, and lighting.
• Collaborate with the branch office to enhance dental scheduling and reporting.
• Manage patient flow during facility visits and assist with wheelchairs as needed.
• Balance and generate daily production reports for the dentist upon departure.
• Timely post dental charges to the appropriate provider.
• Care for and clean medical equipment responsibly.
• Troubleshoot equipment issues and communicate with appropriate resources.
• Schedule and conduct planned maintenance for dental equipment.
• Ensure the service area is cleaned after each visit.
• Inspect and maintain the vehicle's condition, including routine maintenance like oil changes and refueling.
• Manage dental supply inventory by auditing stock, anticipating needs, and placing orders.
• Prepare supplies efficiently to minimize waste and duplication.
• Confirm all dental equipment is operational through preventive maintenance and adherence to manufacturer guidelines.
• Assist the dentist with diagnostics by exposing and processing digital dental radiographs.
• Educate patients on effective oral hygiene practices.
• Demonstrate strong multitasking, attention to detail, and exceptional customer service skills.
• Possess strong knowledge of medical and dental terminology.
• Ensure a positive experience for all patients.
• Adhere to all OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.
• Communicate effectively with patients, family members, providers, and staff.
• Respond promptly to patient inquiries and document interactions in the EMR.
• Willingness to travel frequently, up to 100% of the time.
• Support and comply with all aspects of the compliance program, including training and reporting suspected violations.
• Maintain confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and PHI guidelines at all times.
• Adapt positively to changes and perform additional duties as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Physical Demands : This position requires full range of motion, including manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Must be able to stand, walk, push, and stoop frequently, with lifting requirements varying by specialty division (Dental : 50 pounds or more). Ability to push patients in wheelchairs is necessary. Requires corrected vision and hearing within a normal range. Must be able to work under stress and during irregular hours, with potential exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids.

We will only employ individuals legally authorized to work in the United States. Any employment offer is contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screening.

Covid-19 vaccination is required!

We are an equal opportunity employer.