Chairside Dental Assistant – Patient Care Innovator

Sonrava Health; Knoxville (TN); In loco; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

DentalWorks in Knoxville, TN is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant focused on patient care to support doctors during procedures and ensure an excellent chair-side experience. You will take, develop and mount radiographs, maintain sterilization, manage patient charts, and assist with scheduling while upholding HIPAA and safety guidelines.

Join a team that values quality, patient service, and ongoing professional growth in a fast-paced dental environment.

Competenze

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current radiography certification required.
• Dental Assistant certification as required by state, or ability to become certified.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia preferred.
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training.

Mansioni

• 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 DentalWorks 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.

Conoscenze

Excellent customer service

Strong interpersonal skills

Professional communication

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Computer proficiency

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Current radiography certification

Dental Assistant certification

CPR certification preferred

Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia certification preferred

OSHA HIPAA Infection Control training

Strumenti

Radiography equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

DentalWorks in Knoxville, TN is seeking a friendly Dental Assistant focused on patient care to support doctors during procedures and ensure an excellent chair-side experience. You will take, develop and mount radiographs, maintain sterilization, manage patient charts, and assist with scheduling while upholding HIPAA and safety guidelines.

Join a team that values quality, patient service, and ongoing professional growth in a fast-paced dental environment.