Mobile Dental Assistant with Radiology Certificate

Mobile Dental Assistant With Radiology Certificate

HealthDrive is currently seeking a Mobile Dental Assistant with Radiology Certificate to work Full-time (5 days per week) in the greater Toledo, Ohio and surrounding areas.

Position offers:

• Competitive compensation starting at $21-$23/HR
• Mileage reimbursement (If using your personal vehicle)
• Benefits available, with most starting at Day 1 of employment.
• Flexible scheduling with no evening or weekend hours required.
• Clinical autonomy and control over the pace of your day.
• Established patient base with no patient quotas.
• 100% malpractice coverage.
• Full administrative support team.
• Dedicated Regulatory Affairs and Compliance teams.
• All equipment/supplies provided including laptop with proprietary EMR system.
• Experienced leaders in place to drive and support clinical and corporate success.

HealthDrive delivers on-site dentistry, optometry, podiatry, audiology, and behavioral health services to residents in long-term care, skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Each specialty offered by HealthDrive is one that directly impacts the quality of daily life for the deserving residents we serve. HealthDrive connects patients in need of vital healthcare to doctors committed to dignity and excellence.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Prepares patients for dental procedures.
• Assists Dentist during dental procedures.
• Sterilizes or disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays and prepares materials.
• Records treatment information in patient records.
• Provides postoperative instructions prescribed by dentist.
• Assists dentist in the management of medical or dental emergencies.
• Instruct patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
• Clean and polish removable appliances.
• Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
• Operates X-ray equipment only if holding a valid Radiology Certificate (see Qualifications)
• Adheres to OSHA guidelines regarding patient care, disposal of materials, and sterilization of equipment on a daily basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Specifications:

• Excellent written, verbal, interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently under direct supervision on a daily basis.
• Ability to use email, the internet and to learn other healthcare related software.
• Self starter attitude with the desire to deliver quality, thoughtful and attentive care.

Qualifications

Education and Qualifications:

• High School graduate or GED.
• Previous experience and/or externship experience required.
• Must possess a current Radiology Certificate (or equivalent credential) to operate X-ray equipment; certificate must be verifiable at the start of each shift

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, to bend, and to lift.
• Ability to transport patients in wheelchairs.

Work Environment:

• Facility: Nursing Home or Assisted Living Centers, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Assisted and Independent Care Facilities, and Continuing Care Retirement Centers.
• Facility Layout: Hallways, ramps, elevators, swinging doors, stairs.
• Equipment: Mobile chairs and mobile beds at the facilities.

Travel:

• Must be able to adhere to work schedule set by Dentist
• This is a daily travel position based on patient care requirements for the specified service area
• Company car provided/carpool options available with Dentist