Lead Dental Assistant

Sonrava Health; Anderson (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonrava Health in Alaska is seeking a motivated lead dental assistant who excels in chairside care and patient relations. You will work closely with dentists and hygienists to deliver exceptional experiences, support a smooth clinical flow, and contribute to high patient retention.

This role emphasizes teamwork, strict HIPAA/OSHA compliance, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate holds radiography certification and a state license, with CPR/BLS

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional patient service with strong chair-side manners and teamwork.
• Assist doctor and hygienists during procedures.
• Review charts, document health history, and obtain patient consents.
• Perform four-handed dentistry tasks including temporary crowns and seating prosthodontics.
• Take and mount radiographs and intra-oral photos.
• Sterilize and prepare equipment and operatory.
• Track lab cases and order supplies.
• Maintain HIPAA/OSHA and BBP compliance.
• Educate patients and assist with scheduling and referrals.
• Assist business team with scheduling and referrals as clinically necessary.
• Proficiency with computers and ability to learn new software.

Skills

Chair-side manners

Assistance to clinician

Chart review

Health history

Patient consent

Four-handed dentistry

Temporary crowns

Rubber dam

Amalgam restorations

Composite restorations

Coronal polishing

Sealant placement

Radiographs

Intra-oral photos

Mounting radiographs

Sterilization

Operatory prep

Lab case tracking

Supply management

HIPAA compliance

OSHA compliance

BBP awareness

Multi-tasking

Calm under pressure

Patient education

Scheduling referrals

Computer proficiency

Learn new software

Education

High school diploma

Radiography certification

Dental assistant license

CPR/BLS certification

Nitrous oxide monitoring certification (or ability to certify)

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic lead dental assistant that loves building and maintaining positive relationships with patients who is flexible, and willing to collaborate with other team members. What if you could be rewarded for doing what you love, with a team that supports you, in an environment where there is a shared passion for quality patient care? Your primary role is to provide excellent patient experiences while "in the chair", and overall patient retention. As a valued member of the family, we will support you, and invest in you and your future with medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid holidays, and many other benefits!

Skills/ Abilities

• Provide exceptional customer service, with excellent chair-side manner, while demonstrating teamwork
• Assist the doctor and/or hygienist(s), with dental procedures maintain excellent patient service, integrity, flow.
• Review patient charts prior to doctor arrival, document appropriate patient information and health history during the exam and treatment, ensure all patient consents are completed prior to treatment.
• Four Handed Dentistry- fabricate temporary crowns, place rubber dam, place amalgam and composite restorations, assist with seating permanent/removable prosthodontics, coronal polishing, sealant placement.
• Ability to take, develop and "mount" accurate, high quality radiographs/intra-oral photos.
• Clean, sterilize and prepare the equipment and operatory, prior to and after a patient's appointment.
• Track the incoming and outgoing lab cases, monitor and order dental supplies.
• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance, follow safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP (Blood-borne Pathogens) Ability to multi-task and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment.
• Assist in educating the patients and address their questions and/or concerns to help them feel more comfortable.
• Assist the business administrative team in scheduling patients and submitting referrals as clinically necessary.
• Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs.

Qualifications

Education/Certification(s)

• Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required
• Current radiography certification required.
• Active Dental Assistant/ CDA/ EFDA/ EDDA/ QDA license, as required by state
• Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR- BLS) preferredCurrent certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia preferred as required by state, or ability to become certified.