Chairside Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Growth

Sonrava; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Perfect Teeth is seeking a Dental Assistant dedicated to exceptional patient care and supporting the doctor with chair-side procedures. You will contribute to a seamless patient experience from radiographs to charting and post-visit follow-ups.

The role emphasizes teamwork, HIPAA compliance, and safety protocols, with opportunities for professional growth within a state-of-the-art practice environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service, with excellent chair-side manner, by making the patient the #1 priority.
• Be present, engaged and ready to work at all assigned shift times.
• Take direction from the doctor and/or hygienist(s), assist them with all dental procedures, and anticipate their needs.
• Take, develop and mount accurate, high-quality radiographs.
• Review patient charts prior to doctor arrival, log appropriate patient data and health history during the exam and treatment, as well as transcribe the doctor’s notes.
• Clean, sterilize and prepare the equipment and operatory, per the organization’s procedures and guidelines, prior to a patient’s appointment.
• Perform efficient and accurate procedures to help maintain the schedule and patient flow.
• Educate the patients and address their questions and/or concerns.
• Demonstrate good teamwork to deliver an extraordinary experience for every patient.
• Partner with the doctors, hygienists, Operations Leaders and support staff to maintain excellent patient service and integrity within the organization.
• Assist the front office staff in scheduling patients’ follow up visits, as well as tracking the incoming and outgoing lab cases, to ensure quality and timely products.
• When assigned by the Operations Leader, monitor the level of dental supplies and order using approved formulary.
• Promote and market Sonrava supported practices services and retail products.
• Complete checklists as assigned and participate in daily huddles to ensure that every single day flows smoothly.
• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance.
• Follow the organization’s safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP (Blood-borne Pathogens) federal regulations.
• Complete all Learning Management System requirements.

Skills

Patient interaction

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Professionalism

Communication

Organization

Multi-tasking

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Radiography certification

DA certification

CPR certification

Nitrous oxide certification

OSHA training

Infection Control training

Job description

Perfect Teeth is seeking a Dental Assistant dedicated to exceptional patient care and supporting the doctor with chair-side procedures. You will contribute to a seamless patient experience from radiographs to charting and post-visit follow-ups.

The role emphasizes teamwork, HIPAA compliance, and safety protocols, with opportunities for professional growth within a state-of-the-art practice environment.