Dental Assistant

Overview

Health Drive is seeking a Registered Mobile Dental Assistant with Radiology Certificate to work full-time, 4 days per week in our Lynchburg/Roanoke, VA market.

Health Drive Dental Assistants have the opportunity for $23-$25/HR compensation packages.

With over 30 years of experience and established industry relationships in senior living environments, Health Drive is the leading provider of dental services to residents of communities across the nation. Our Dentists are positioned to provide patient-centered care, with white glove concierge support from our seasoned Dentist provider support team based in Framingham, Massachusetts.

As a Dentist Assistant with Health Drive, you will assist Dentists in performing assigned clinical and non-clinical duties for residents of nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and long term care facilities. Current opportunities cover the Lynchburg, Roanoke, Charlottesville, Farmville, VA and surrounding areas.

• 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.
• Instructs patients in oral hygiene and plaque control programs.
• Cleans and polishes removable appliances.
• Makes 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.

• 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.

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.

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

• 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.

• 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.
• Must be able to travel to the following locations regularly:
• Lynchburg
• Roanoke
• Charlottesville
• Martinsville
• Staunton
• Altavista
• Bedford
• Buena Vista
• Lexington
• Dillwyn
• South Boston
• Waynesboro
• Fincastle
• Rocky Mount
• Salem
• Fishersville
• Danville
• Low Moor
• Clarksville
• Stuart
• Dublin

Health Drive is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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