Mobile Dental Driver/Screener in Lakeport, California at LAKE COUNTY TRIBAL HEALTH

TITLE: MOBILE DENTAL DRIVER/SCREENER
DEPARTMENT: DENTAL
SUPERVISED BY: DENTAL MANAGER
CLASSIFICATION: FULL-TIME NON-EXEMPT
POSITION SUMMARY: Under the direction of the Dental Manager and in coordination with the Mobile Dental Outreach Provider, the Mobile Dental Unit Driver/Screener is responsible for the safe transportation, setup, and operational support of the Mobile Dental Unit. This position serves as the first point of contact for patients, conducting patient screening, assisting with patient check-in and check-out, and supporting the provider and community outreach efforts. The Driver/Screener helps the dental unit provider by promoting a welcoming, culturally sensitive, and patient-centered environment. This position plays a key role in expanding access to preventive dental services for underserved populations, with a special emphasis on Native American communities.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
• Safely operate and transport the Mobile Dental Unit to designated service locations.

• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and maintain inspection logs.

• Ensure the Mobile Dental Unit is properly parked, secured, connected to utilities, and ready for patient services.

• Monitor vehicle condition and report maintenance, repair, or safety concerns promptly.

• Maintain cleanliness and organization, and assist the provider with dental supplies and inventory within the Mobile Dental Unit.

• Assist with setup and breakdown of any portable equipment, signage, and patient flow areas.

• Welcome patients and provide exceptional customer service.

• Conduct patient screening in accordance with LCTHC policies and infection control protocols.

• Verify patient identity, appointments, and required documentation.

• Assist patients with dental forms and coordinate communication with clinic staff when needed.

• Monitor patient flow and assist in maintaining a safe and orderly environment.

• Provide basic information regarding available dental services and scheduling processes

• Adhere to all LCTHC policies, safety standards, confidentiality requirements, and HIPAA regulations.

• Follow infection prevention and control procedures applicable to the mobile dental setting.

• Ensure compliance with federal, state, tribal, and organizational requirements.

• Participate in required trainings, drills, and quality improvement activities.

• Perform other related duties as assigned.
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATIONS AND LICENSES:
• Dental Assistant (DA), Medical Assistant (MA), or Medical Screener with Infection Control Certification

• Valid California Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

• Experience operating large vehicles, vans, or mobile units preferred.

• Current CPR/BLS certification.

• Basic computer skills and experience with electronic documentation systems.

• Excellent customer service and communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary healthcare team.

• Experience in healthcare, community outreach, or tribal health.

• Familiarity with Native American communities and culturally responsive healthcare practices.

• Experience with patient screening, scheduling, or care coordination.

• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

• All LCTHC employees are expected to:

-Provide the highest possible level of service to clients;

-Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees;

-Maintain safe practices; and

-Abide by the LCTHC policies and procedures as they may from time to time be updated.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Sitting / Mobility: Approximately 30% of time is spent working at a desk. Balance of time (approximately 70%) is spent moving around work areas. Work is performed in a mobile dental unit, clinic, community, and outreach environments. Requires travel between LCTHC sites and community outreach locations, including Lakeport, Clearlake, and surrounding service areas as assigned. May require standing, sitting, bending, reaching, lifting, carrying, and setting up portable dental equipment and supplies. Must follow all infection prevention, occupational safety, and equipment handling procedures. Schedule may vary based on outreach events, patient care needs, and departmental operations. Communication: Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers, Board members, members of outside agencies, in person, by telephone, and by email. Vision: Ability to effectively use a computer screen and interpret printed materials, memos, and other appropriate paperwork. Lifting / Carrying: Ability to occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing no more than 25 pounds. Stooping / Kneeling: Ability to access files/stock supplies in low cabinets and shelves. Reaching / Handling: Ability to input information into computer systems and retrieve and work with appropriate paperwork, equipment, and supplies. Use of standard office equipment, including computer, telephone, calculator, copiers, and fax. Work is performed in an office/clinic environment; continuous contact with other staff and the public.
INDIAN PREFERENCE: Preference may be given to qualified Native American Indians according to the Indian Preference Hiring Act, CFR 25 USC 472. Other than Indian Preference, Lake County Tribal Health Consortium, Inc. adheres to all provisions of the Equal Employment Opportunities Act.
NOTICE OF DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT REQUIREMENT: LCTHC is committed to maintaining a drug free and alcohol free workplace. LCTHC believes that a healthy, productive workforce free from the effects of drugs is very important to all employees and patients. Substance abuse is incompatible with the health, safety, efficiency and the success of LCTHC.

Employees who are under the influence compromise LCTHC’S interests, endanger their own and the health and safety of others and can cause a number of other work-related problems. As a condition of employment, each applicant receiving a job offer from LCTHC must take and pass a required drug screen test.
HIPAA Health Insurance Portability and Accountability:
This act was enacted to deal with three main areas with regard to patient information.

• Security of health information

• Standards of electronic transactions

• Privacy of individually identifiable health information
IMPORTANT DISCLAIMER NOTICE
The job duties, elements, responsibilities, skills, functions, experience, educational factors and the requirements and conditions listed in this job description are representative only and not exhaustive of the tasks that an employee may be required to perform. The employer reserves the right to revise this job description at any time and to require employees to perform other tasks as circumstances or conditions of its business, competitive considerations, or work environment change.
Lake County Tribal Health is an At-Will Employer. Either the employee or LCTHC can terminate the employment at will, without advance notice, at any time, with or without cause.