Dental Assistant: Expert Chairside Care & Growth

Western Dental & Orthodontics; Hemet (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonrava is seeking a Dental Assistant to place patient care first, assist doctors and hygienists, and help maintain a smooth, efficient chair-side workflow in our state-of-the-art practice.

You will take, develop, and mount radiographs, prep operatory, ensure sterilization, educate patients, and uphold HIPAA and OSHA standards. A high school diploma and radiography certification are required, with CPR and Nitrous Oxide certifications preferred.

Qualifications

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

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

Chair-side Manner

Customer Service

Interpersonal Skills

Organization

Multi-tasking

Computer Proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Radiography certification

Dental Assistant certification

CPR certification

Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia certification

OSHA training

Tools

Radiography equipment

Dental software

Job description

Sonrava is seeking a Dental Assistant to place patient care first, assist doctors and hygienists, and help maintain a smooth, efficient chair-side workflow in our state-of-the-art practice.

You will take, develop, and mount radiographs, prep operatory, ensure sterilization, educate patients, and uphold HIPAA and OSHA standards. A high school diploma and radiography certification are required, with CPR and Nitrous Oxide certifications preferred.