Traveling Dental Assistant Periodontics

About the role

Join Swampscott Modern Dentistry to learn new skills from a team of experienced professionals and gain valuable experience. Apply now for up to a $1,500 sign-on bonus.

Responsibilities

• Support clinicians through effective delivery of the Perfect Patient Experience (PPE).
• Escort patients to/from the front desk and introduce them to other team members as appropriate.
• Communicate with the front and back office teams to ensure the orthodontists’ schedule runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Maintain a clean, sterile, and cheerful environment.
• Prepare patients for treatment and assist the dentist.
• Complete radiographs and intra-oral pictures of patients.
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels.
• Use suction or other devices to keep the patients' mouths dry and clear.
• Instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care.
• Record patient charting and all the clinician's notes in the digital patient chart.
• Support patient care by presenting treatment record, consents, and health history to the clinician.
• Ensure equipment is maintained according to manufacturer's guidelines.
• Work closely with the Lead Dental Assistant to ensure adequate clinical supplies are on hand.
• Utilize technology by learning how to operate and giving explanations/demonstrations to others.
• Participate in daily morning huddles, monthly team meetings, and any other meetings as required.
• Model company culture, values, standards, and best operational practices based on the "We Believes."
• Implement the Perfect Patient Experience process to gain Patients for Life.
• Maintain an appropriate professional appearance and demeanor in accordance with company policies; address others professionally and respectfully.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, as well as state, federal, and other regulatory bodies.

Qualifications

• Equivalent to high school diploma or general education degree (GED), and specified training courses as mandated by state for certification, licensure, or registration.
• Certificates/Licenses/Registrations: As mandated by applicable state.
• Specialty Dental Assistants must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance. Driver’s license must be verified by completing a background check and motor vehicle record check at the time of hire. They are required to timely travel to multiple offices per day, in some cases several times per day, and must have reliable means of transportation to travel to assigned offices. In lieu of a valid driver’s license and automobile insurance, Specialty Dental Assistant must have reliable means of alternate transportation which would allow for required, timely travel to multiple offices per day, in some cases several times per day. Travel may be planned or unplanned and is subject to change without notice.
• One-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to respond to common inquiries from patients, staff, vendors, or other members of the business community; ability to draw valid conclusions, apply sound judgment in making decisions, and to make decisions under pressure; ability to interact with other clinicians and owner doctors effectively; ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures; ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedure manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and governmental regulations; ability to communicate effectively and present information, both verbally and in writing, to patients and co-workers; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form; ability to maneuver through basic computer software; results oriented (energetic self-starter; sets realistic goals; meets commitments; persistent, prioritizes daily to achieve results); customer service advocate (flexible and adaptive; empathetic; passionate; ethical); influencer (active listener/observer of behavior; creates a win/win need for change); self-motivated, reliable individual capable of working independently as well as part of a team; ability to multi-task effectively without compromising the quality of the work; excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills; ability to handle and maintain extreme confidentiality patient records; organized, detail-oriented individual able to work in a fast-paced environment.

Pay

$22.75 - $32.00 / Hourly

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate travel to multiple offices per day, in some cases several times per day.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401K
• Paid time to volunteer in your local community

Compensation Information

Up to $1,500 sign-on bonus*

Company

PDS Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.