Travel-Ready Mobile Dental Assistant

360care; Shelbyville (KY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

360care seeks a Dental Assistant to support physicians in long-term care facilities across a 2.5 hour radius. You will maintain clinical records in EMR, prepare equipment, and assist with patient care and radiographs as needed.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, dental/medical assistant experience, and a valid state radiation license or certificate. Travel up to 100% and a strong safety mindset are required.

Qualifications

• High School education or GED is required.
• Medical/Dental Assistant experience preferred.
• Must have own reliable transportation, good driving record and car insurance.
• Must have completed and passed a two-step TB skin test.
• Hepatitis B vaccination is preferred.
• Must have state radiation license or certificate.
• Must have good computer skills and medical terminology experience.
• Must have excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Must be able to follow directions and listen to needs of patients and doctors.

Responsibilities

• Assist doctor with patient care in a prompt and courteous manner.
• Reviews, verifies and maintains current and accurate clinical records, charts and medical history through electronic medical records.
• Maintains the treatment area by evacuation, washing, isolating, drying and illuminating properly.
• Update patient odontogram for every patient encounter.
• Efficiently passes instruments and supplies to the dentist for appropriate care rendered.
• Assists dentist diagnosis by exposing and processing digital dental radiographs.
• Provide education of patients on proper oral hygiene techniques.
• Communicate effectively with all patients, family members, providers, staff.
• Requires travel up to 100% of the time within a 2.5 hour radius.

Education

High School education or GED

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

360care seeks a Dental Assistant to support physicians in long-term care facilities across a 2.5 hour radius. You will maintain clinical records in EMR, prepare equipment, and assist with patient care and radiographs as needed.

Candidates should have a high school diploma or GED, dental/medical assistant experience, and a valid state radiation license or certificate. Travel up to 100% and a strong safety mindset are required.