Dental Assistant: Elevate Patient Care & Chairside Support

Sonrava Health; Redding (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonrava Health in Redding, CA is seeking a Dental Assistant who places patient care first, delivering exceptional chair-side support and accurate radiographs while maintaining HIPAA compliance. You will work closely with doctors and hygiene staff to ensure a smooth patient flow and a positive experience.

The role requires a high school diploma, radiography certification, and state-specific DA credentials, with CPR and nitrous oxide certifications preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or equivalent.
• Current radiography certification is required.
• Dental assistant certification as required by state, or ability to become certified.
• CPR certification preferred.
• Nitrous oxide/Oxygen analgesia certification preferred.
• Annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training required.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service with chair-side manner, making the patient the priority.
• Be present and ready to work at all assigned shift times.
• Take direction from doctor/hygienist and assist with procedures; anticipate needs.
• Take, develop and mount radiographs.
• Review patient charts, log data and transcribe notes.
• Prepare and sterilize equipment and operatory.
• Maintain schedule and patient flow with efficient procedures.
• Educate patients and address questions/concerns.
• Demonstrate teamwork to deliver exceptional patient experience.
• Collaborate with doctors, hygienists, and staff to ensure service quality.
• Assist front office with scheduling follow-ups and tracking lab cases.
• Monitor dental supplies as directed and order using approved formulary.
• Promote Sonrava services and retail products.
• Complete checklists and participate in daily huddles.
• Maintain patient confidentiality per HIPAA and comply with OSHA/BBP.

Skills

Chair-side manner

Customer service

Interpersonal skills

Organization

Multi-tasking

Calm under pressure

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Radiography certification

Dental Assistant certification (state-required)

CPR certification (preferred)

Nitrous oxide monitoring certification (preferred)

OSHA/ HIPAA training

Job description

Sonrava Health in Redding, CA is seeking a Dental Assistant who places patient care first, delivering exceptional chair-side support and accurate radiographs while maintaining HIPAA compliance. You will work closely with doctors and hygiene staff to ensure a smooth patient flow and a positive experience.

The role requires a high school diploma, radiography certification, and state-specific DA credentials, with CPR and nitrous oxide certifications preferred.