Mobile Dental Assistant - Travel-Ready & EMR-Savvy

360care; Paducah (KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

360care is seeking a traveling Dental Assistant to support physicians in long-term care facilities. You will maintain clinical records in EMR, assist with patient care, and ensure proper instrumentation and clean facilities while traveling within a 2.5 hour radius.

This role requires reliable transportation, a state radiation license or certificate, and the ability to handle fast-paced environments. You will work with dentists to educate patients on oral hygiene and follow HIPAA guidelines.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED required.
• Medical / Dental Assistant experience preferred.
• Must have state radiation license or certificate.
• Must have own reliable transportation and a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Assist dentist with patient care in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Maintain clinical records and charts in EMR.
• Expose and process digital dental radiographs.
• Prepare and pass instruments; manage equipment and supplies.
• Balance daily production reports and provide to dentist.
• Travel to long-term care facilities within a 2.5 hour radius.

Skills

Dental terminology

Medical terminology

Customer service

Communication skills

Transportation & driving

Education

High School diploma or GED

State radiation license or certificate

Tools

EMR software

Digital radiographs

Job description

360care is seeking a traveling Dental Assistant to support physicians in long-term care facilities. You will maintain clinical records in EMR, assist with patient care, and ensure proper instrumentation and clean facilities while traveling within a 2.5 hour radius.

This role requires reliable transportation, a state radiation license or certificate, and the ability to handle fast-paced environments. You will work with dentists to educate patients on oral hygiene and follow HIPAA guidelines.