Dental Assistant
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Advantage Surgical and Wound Care
El Segundo, CA, US
Summary
The Dental Assistant is responsible for preparing clinical supplies and transporting equipment to various healthcare facilities via a company vehicle. They assist the dentist during treatment procedures and ensure the sterilization of instruments and maintenance of patient records.
Job Description
Job DetailsJob Location: El Segundo, CA - El Segundo, CASalary Range: $18.00 - $24.00 HourlyLumina Healthcare has an exciting opportunity for a Full or Part-Time. Mobile Dental Assistant to work in the Los Angeles, CA area. Qualified candidates will travel by company van to multiple facilities that are located within a designated territory. We are currently seeking a Dental Assistant to join our progressive mobile dental practice.
Position Overview:
Responsible for preparing clinical cart and supplies for the day’s schedule and driving company vehicle to various health care facilities. Will assist the doctor with setting up for treatment and clean up after treatment is completed. Carry equipment in and out of the facility, setting up as required. At the end of the day, clean and sterilize instruments. Get a list ready to restock the cart.
Qualifications:
Dental Certificate and X-ray Certification required
Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
Duties:
Weekday commitment: No call or weekends
Assisting Dentist in the post-acute care setting
Round daily at multiple facilities
Available for frequent overtime due to varied travel distances
Essential Job Functions:
Prepare clinical cart and supplies for day’s schedule
Drive to and from health care facilities in company vehicle
Check in with Social Services upon arrival at facility
Provide Check-in and Check-out forms
Communicate and interact with facility staff as needed
Verify patient identification prior to treatment
Assist the dentist during a variety of treatment procedures
Ask about the patient’s medical history
Take patient’s blood pressure and pulse at doctor’s request
Implement infection control protocol, prepare and sterilize instruments and equipment
Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after dental treatment
Explain instructions for oral care following surgery or other dental treatment procedures, such as placement of a restoration (filling)
Give oral hygiene instructions
Maintain patient records accurately and with confidentiality
Accurately and legibly complete Patient Summary and other reports as needed
Order supplies as needed
Load equipment, supplies, lab cases and charts into vehicle and transport to and from facilities
Verify all equipment, instruments, and supplies are accounted for before exiting facility
Maintain cleanliness, inventory levels, supplies, and necessary instruments in mobile carts and units are in neat and orderly fashion on daily basis
Responsible for chart/record security while at facilities and during transit
Handle and account for lab cases as needed
Maintain and operate company vehicle in clean and safe manner according to company policies
Participate in all training requirements of the company
Only perform the duties permitted by the scope of your licensure as a Dental Assistant
Skills/Experience/Licensure Requirements:
Two years’ experience as a dental assistant or equivalent, preferred and desired, but willing to train.
Dental Certificate and X-ray Certification required.
Knowledge of dental instruments, procedures, including sterilization and infection control
Driving of company vehicle required; must have California or Arizona (as applicable) Driver’s License with satisfactory driving record
Familiar with basic computer usage required for online training, patient record access and email
Must be able to lift 75 pounds of dental equipment to carry into and out of facilities and corporate office
Company:
Our experienced dentists perform rounds in Skilled Nursing Facilities, providing dental care to residents of post-acute rehab settings, nursing homes, skilled nursing facilities, assisted living facilities, and long-term acute care hospitals.
Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment:
Frequent standing, walking, and, sitting required for extended periods of time
Frequent bending and reaching
Frequent driving/travel in a company van
Requires visual and hearing acuity
Gross motor skills
Able to lift and carry 75 pounds due to moving equipment carts in and out of the van.
Qualifications
Established in 2007 by Dr. Robert Marriott, Advantage Wound Care surgical practice has grown from a handful of client nursing facilities in Southern California to over 700 across the U.S. today. With more than 100 surgeons caring for approximately 3,000 patients in Long Term Care facilities and at home, we are the premier bedside wound care provider in the nation.
Our surgeons perform weekly wound care rounds and become an integral part of each Long Term Care facility's wound management and patient care team. Advantage Wound Care surgeons provide bedside wound care, expert advice, educational in-services and ancillary procedures such as biopsy and. ABI studies. Our care plan recommendations are thoughtfully prepared with facility resources and formulary in mind.
Advantage Wound Care enables your organization to achieve the highest level of resident care to reduce liability risk, improve operational efficiency, increase census, improve quality ratings and reduce costs. Our patient progress tracking enables you to better manage quality of care across multiple locations and facilitates unparalleled communication between Medical Directors, primary care physicians, nursing staff, administrators and family members.
Founded
2007
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Medical Practices
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
El Segundo, CALIFORNIA
Established in 2007 by Dr. Robert Marriott, Advantage Wound Care surgical practice has grown from a handful of client nursing facilities in Southern California to over 700 across the U.S. today. With more than 100 surgeons caring for approximately 3,000 patients in Long Term Care facilities and at home, we are the premier bedside wound care provider in the nation.
Our surgeons perform weekly wound care rounds and become an integral part of each Long Term Care facility's wound management and patient care team. Advantage Wound Care surgeons provide bedside wound care, expert advice, educational in-services and ancillary procedures such as biopsy and. ABI studies. Our care plan recommendations are thoughtfully prepared with facility resources and formulary in mind.
Advantage Wound Care enables your organization to achieve the highest level of resident care to reduce liability risk, improve operational efficiency, increase census, improve quality ratings and reduce costs. Our patient progress tracking enables you to better manage quality of care across multiple locations and facilitates unparalleled communication between Medical Directors, primary care physicians, nursing staff, administrators and family members.
Founded
2007
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Medical Practices
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
El Segundo, CALIFORNIA
