Traveling Dental Assistant Endodontics
$37,440–$52,520 year
On-siteAustin, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Escort patients to and from the front desk, introduce them to team members, and communicate with front and back office staff to ensure the orthodontists' schedule runs smoothly. Prepare patients for treatment, assist clinicians in providing efficient dental care, and complete radiographs and intra-oral pictures as directed. Maintain a clean, sterile environment by sterilizing instruments, disinfecting equipment, and cleaning each operatory per state infection control guidelines. Prepare tray setups, manage supply levels, keep patient mouths dry, and instruct patients on postoperative care. Record patient charting and clinician notes in the digital patient chart, present treatment records and consents prior to procedures, and ensure equipment maintenance. Participate in daily morning huddles and monthly team meetings, work closely with the lead dental assistant, and travel to multiple offices daily using a valid driver's license and insurance.
Required Qualifications
- Equivalent to high school diploma or general education degree (GED)
- specified training courses as mandated by state for certification, licensure, or registration
- Certificates/Licenses/Registrations as mandated by applicable state
- valid driver's license
- automobile insurance
- reliable means of transportation to travel to assigned offices
- reliable means of alternate transportation which would allow for required, timely travel to multiple offices per day, in some cases several times per day
- 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 confidentially Patient records
- Organized, detail-oriented individual able to work in a fast-paced environment
Desired Qualifications
- One-year certificate from an accredited college or technical school
- equivalent combination of education and experience
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