EDDA Dental Assistant: Elevate Patient Care at Chairside

Sonrava; Lakewood (CO); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Perfect Teeth in Lakewood, CO seeks a dental assistant to deliver outstanding patient care and support doctors with chairside procedures. You will take radiographs, transcribe notes, and ensure a smooth patient experience from check-in to discharge.

Requirements include a high school diploma, radiography certification, state-approved dental assistant certification, and CPR. Training covers HIPAA, OSHA, and infection control with occasional overtime and travel for training.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Current radiography certification required.
• Dental assistant certification as required by state.
• CPR certification preferred; Nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia certification preferred.
• Maintain OSHA, HIPAA and infection control training annually.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service with a chair-side manner, making the patient the priority.
• Assist doctors and hygienists with dental procedures and anticipate needs.
• Take, develop and mount radiographs of high quality.
• Review charts, log health history and transcribe notes.
• Prepare and sterilize equipment and operatory before patient visits.
• Help maintain schedule and patient flow through efficient procedures.
• Educate patients and address questions or concerns.
• Demonstrate teamwork to deliver a superior patient experience.
• Support front office with scheduling follow-ups and lab case tracking.
• Monitor supplies and place orders per approved formulary.

Skills

Patient care

Chair-side manner

Teamwork

Customer service

Conflict resolution

Organization

Education

High school diploma

Radiography certification

Dental assistant certification

CPR certification

Nitrous oxide certification

OSHA training

Job description

Perfect Teeth in Lakewood, CO seeks a dental assistant to deliver outstanding patient care and support doctors with chairside procedures. You will take radiographs, transcribe notes, and ensure a smooth patient experience from check-in to discharge.

Requirements include a high school diploma, radiography certification, state-approved dental assistant certification, and CPR. Training covers HIPAA, OSHA, and infection control with occasional overtime and travel for training.