Dental Assistant

Company: 360care
Location: Erie
Posted on: January 12, 2021

Job Description:

Assists dentist in the provision of patient care in a mobile dental clinic setting at nursing home facilities. Accomplishes various administrative tasks to support patient care activities while involved with direct patient care. Maintains dental equipment, labs and supplies. Uses a teamwork approach with the facility, residents, branch staff and providers to ensure residents receive the most comprehensive dental care possible.No nights or weekends! Full time employees are eligible to participate in our benefits - health, dental, vision, life, disability, 401K and paid time off. Job Requirements:* 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.* Assures integrity of all documentation.* Updates patient odontogram for every patient encounter.* Efficiently passes instruments and supplies to the dentist for appropriate care being rendered.* Maintains the treatment area by evacuation, washing, isolating, drying and illuminating properly.* Provides daily feedback and works in conjunction with branch office to optimize dental schedule and reporting.* Efficiently manages patient flow of facility visit and may push wheelchair.* Balance and generate daily production reports and provide to dentist upon departure.* Accurately posts the dental charges to the appropriate provider in a timely fashion.* Responsible for all care and cleaning of medical equipment.* Troubleshoots equipment issues and reports to proper resources.* Maintains and schedules planned maintenance for dental equipment.* Responsible for clean up of service area used in the facility.* Inspect and maintain the vehicle's exterior and interior appearance, as well as, perform basic support undertakings like routine oil changes, refueling the vehicle, change brake lights, etc.* Maintains dental supplies inventory by auditing stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies.* Manage resources by preparing supplies with minimum waste or need for duplication.* Ensure all dental equipment is working properly by completing preventive maintenance requirements and following manufacturer's instructions.* Assists dentist diagnosis by exposing and processing digital dental radiographs.* Assists with education of patients on proper oral hygiene techniques.* Able to multitask, be detail oriented and demonstrate exceptional customer service skills.* Strong knowledge of medical and dental terminology.* Ensure a positive experience for our patients.* Follows all OSHA and HIPAA guidelines.* Communicate effectively with all patients, family members, providers, faculty and staff.* Provide timely responses to patient inquiries; document conversations in the EMR.* Requires travel up to 100% of the time.* Actively supports and complies with all components of the compliance program, including, but not limited to, completion of training and reporting of suspected violations of law and Company policy.* Maintains confidentiality of all information; abides with HIPAA and PHI guidelines at all times.* Reacts positively to change and performs other duties as assigned.* High school diploma or GED 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 Tuberculosis (TB) Skin Test.* Must complete Covid screenings as required by state or facility.* 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.* Must be able to follow directions and listen to the needs of patients and doctors.Must be willing to travel a 2 hour radius as needed! Mileage reimbursement offered + drive time pay.We will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.We are an equal opportunity employer.

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