Dental Chair-Side Assistant | Patient Care & Radiography

Sonrava; Boardman (OH); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

DentalWorks is seeking a Dental Assistant who places patient care first and delivers exceptional chair-side support. You will assist doctors, develop radiographs, maintain sterilization, and educate patients in a fast-paced, compliant environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, radiography certification, and state-specific Dental Assistant credentials. CPR and Nitrous/Oxygen analgesia certifications are preferred, with ongoing OSHA/HIPAA training necessary.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service with a chair-side manner, prioritizing the patient.
• Be present, engaged and ready to work at all assigned shift times.
• Assist doctor and hygienist with procedures and anticipate needs.
• Take, develop and mount radiographs of high quality.
• Review patient charts, log health history and transcribe notes.
• Prepare and sterilize equipment and operatory per guidelines.
• Maintain schedule and patient flow with efficient procedures.
• Educate patients and address questions or concerns.
• Demonstrate teamwork to deliver an extraordinary patient experience.
• Collaborate with doctors, hygienists and staff to maintain service quality.
• Assist front office with scheduling follow-ups and tracking lab cases.
• Monitor dental supplies and place orders via formulary.
• Promote DentalWorks services and retail products.

Skills

Chair-side support

Customer service

Radiography

HIPAA awareness

Teamwork

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Current radiography certification

Dental Assistant certification

CPR certification

Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia certification

OSHA/HIPAA training

Job description

DentalWorks is seeking a Dental Assistant who places patient care first and delivers exceptional chair-side support. You will assist doctors, develop radiographs, maintain sterilization, and educate patients in a fast-paced, compliant environment.

The role requires a high school diploma, radiography certification, and state-specific Dental Assistant credentials. CPR and Nitrous/Oxygen analgesia certifications are preferred, with ongoing OSHA/HIPAA training necessary.