Part-Time Traveling Dental Assistant – Nursing Home Care

Aria Care Partners; Cape Girardeau (MO); Hybrid; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

All drive time over 30 minutes paid

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Aria Care Partners is seeking a part-time Chairside Dental Assistant to provide essential treatment in Long-Term Care Facilities. Candidates will assist the DDS, manage dental equipment, and handle inventory while covering a home market of 20 minutes to 2.5 hours travel. A valid driver's license and X-ray certification are necessary.

This position includes mileage reimbursement and all drive time over 30 minutes is compensated. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of clinical experience.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of clinical experience as a Chairside Dental Assistant.
• Valid Driver's License with no moving violations in the last 5 years.
• Willingness to travel 20 minutes to 2.5 hours.

Responsibilities

• Transport, set-up and take down equipment and supplies.
• Coordinate charts with nursing home contacts.
• Enter chart notes at the time of treatment.

Skills

Chairside assistance

X-ray certification

Inventory management

Clinical experience

Patient care

Job description

Aria Care Partners is the national leader in providing onsite dental, vision, hearing, and podiatry care to over 3500 long‑term care and skilled nursing facilities across 25 states. Aria Care Partners believes that our clinicians should be able to focus on providing the best, most comprehensive care for their patients. Our clinicians visit different skilled nursing communities daily, bringing life‑affirming care to an underserved population. Our business model, innovation, customer support and teamwork deliver an unparalleled customer experience, resulting in a customer satisfaction rating of over 98%. Executing this strategic philosophy resulted in rapid company growth with revenue increases of 25‑30% annually over the last 4 years, nearly doubling the size of the company. Company values include caring fully for our customers and fellow employees, striving for excellence and continuous improvement, and excelling through the power of teamwork and collaboration. At Aria Care Partners, our mission is to enrich the quality of life for every resident with passion and compassion.

Job Type

Part‑time

Position

This position is responsible for providing treatment to patients in Long‑Term Care Facilities, which we serve by working with the DDS, clinical staff, and facility staff. Dental Assistants assist the DDS with treatment, as well as working with their clinical schedulers and nursing staff to ensure the facilities' needs are being met.

Location

This position covers the home market which includes driving 20 minutes to 2.5 hours. You are paid for all drive time over 30 minutes each way. In addition, mileage reimbursement is paid for all miles driven. Candidates must possess a valid driver’s license and maintain a clean driving record.

Job Responsibilities

• Transport, set‑up and take down equipment and supplies in room designated as workspace by facility.
• Work with contacts at nursing home to coordinate charts.
• Enter chart notes for treatment at the time of treatment.
• Maintain dental equipment through regular cleaning and maintenance routines.
• Inventory supplies and order as needed.
• Ship and receive denture cases from lab on a daily basis.

This is a part‑time position, working 3 days per week.

Requirements

• 3‑5 year clinical experience as a Chairside Dental Assistant required.
• Valid Driver’s License with no moving violations in the last 5 years.
• Willingness to travel 20 minutes to 2.5 hours.
• Must have own reliable transportation.
• X‑ray certification is required.

Benefits

• All drive time paid over 30 minutes each way. In addition, you receive 50 cents per mile for all miles.
• Portion of each day working from home.