Traveling Dental Assistant Pediatrics
$39,520–$55,120 year
On-siteRiverside, California, United States
Job Summary
Perform functions in accordance with the state's Dental Auxiliaries Table of Permitted Duties, including preparing patients for treatment, assisting clinicians, and completing radiographs. Sterilize instruments, disinfect equipment, and maintain a clean, sterile environment while ensuring compliance with state, federal, and company policies. Escort patients to the front desk, communicate with office teams to ensure scheduling efficiency, and record patient charting in digital systems. Prepare tray setups, maintain supply levels, and instruct patients on oral health care as directed. Participate in daily morning huddles and monthly team meetings, model company culture, and travel to multiple offices daily to support the Perfect Patient Experience process.
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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