Dental Assistant - Patient Care & Team Collaboration

Sonrava Health; Jacksonville (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonrava Health seeks an enthusiastic dental assistant who excels at patient care and teamwork. You will assist the dentist and hygienists, manage chair-side procedures, and help ensure a smooth patient experience from check-in to aftercare.

Responsibilities include four-handed dentistry, radiography, sterilization, inventory management, and supporting the administrative team with scheduling and referrals. A strong HIPAA compliant approach and CPR/BLS certification are preferred, with state

Qualifications

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current radiography certification required.
• Active Dental Assistant license as required by state.
• Current CPR/BLS certification preferred; Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia certification preferred or ability to become certified.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service with chair-side manner while collaborating with team.
• Assist the doctor and/or hygienist with dental procedures and maintain patient service and flow.
• Review patient charts before doctor arrival and document health history and consents.
• Perform four-handed dentistry tasks: temporary crowns, rubber dam, restorations, prosthodontics support.
• Take, develop, and mount radiographs and intra-oral photos.
• Sterilize and prepare equipment and operatory before/after appointments.
• Track incoming/outgoing lab cases and monitor dental supplies.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance and safety procedures (OSHA/BBP).
• Assist education of patients and address questions to improve comfort.
• Support administrative team with scheduling and referrals as clinically needed.

Skills

Chair-side manner

Teamwork

Procedural assistance

Four Handed Dentistry

Radiographs

Sterilization

HIPAA compliance

Patient education

Scheduling referrals

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma

Radiography certification

Active dental assistant license (CDA/EFDA/EDDA/QDA) as required

CPR/BLS certification

Nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia certification preferred

Job description

Sonrava Health seeks an enthusiastic dental assistant who excels at patient care and teamwork. You will assist the dentist and hygienists, manage chair-side procedures, and help ensure a smooth patient experience from check-in to aftercare.

Responsibilities include four-handed dentistry, radiography, sterilization, inventory management, and supporting the administrative team with scheduling and referrals. A strong HIPAA compliant approach and CPR/BLS certification are preferred, with state