What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traveling Dental Assistant position at DOCS Health?
Full-time
Description
Location: Based out of Pipersville, PA (with local and out-of-state travel)
About Us
We are healthcare innovators, problem solvers, and bridge builders for better health. DOCS Health has been providing on-location comprehensive healthcare services throughout the U.S. and globally for various federal, state, and local government agencies and educational institutions for over 33 years.
Position Overview
We are seeking a dedicated Full-Time Traveling Dental Assistant to join our team. This role is ideal for someone who is flexible, organized, and enjoys working in public health setting. The position is based out of our Pipersville office and requires regular travel both locally and out of state (approximately 40%).
Key Responsibilities
- Provide chairside dental assistance in alignment with clinical protocols and industry standards
- Support dental teams by ensuring smooth patient flow and excellent patient care
- Assist with equipment setup, sterilization, and inventory management
- Travel to various sites to provide consistent, high-quality support to dental staff and patients
- Participate in ongoing training to stay current with best practices and compliance standards
Requirements
- Minimum of 5 years' experience working chairside as a Dental Assistant
- Current x-ray certification required
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to adapt to a flexible travel schedule (local and out-of-state)
- Prior training or mentoring experience a plus, but not required
If you are made a conditional offer of employment, you will be required to undergo a background check (including criminal record check) and drug screening. We use E-Verify in our hiring process.
DOCS Health is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunity. All employment decisions, policies, and practices are in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local anti-discrimination laws. DOCS Health will not engage in or tolerate unlawful discrimination (including any form of unlawful harassment) on account of a person's sex (including pregnancy), age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender nonconformity, status as a transgender individual, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, family responsibility, armed services, or any other status protected by law.