Lead Dental Assistant: Patient Care & Chairside Mastery

Sonrava Health; Winter Haven (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

DentalWorks in Winter Haven, FL seeks a Lead Dental Assistant focused on exceptional patient care and precise chair-side support. You will assist doctors, develop radiographs, review charts, and maintain safety and privacy standards in a fast-paced, team-oriented practice.

Requirements include a high school diploma, current radiography certification, and state-specific dental assistant certification or eligibility.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service with chair-side manner, prioritizing the patient.
• Assist doctors and hygienists with dental procedures and anticipate needs.
• Take, develop and mount radiographs of high quality.
• Review patient charts, log data and transcribe notes.
• Prepare and sterilize equipment and operatory per guidelines.
• Keep on schedule by performing efficient procedures and patient flow.
• Educate patients and address questions or concerns.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and OSHA compliance.
• Support front desk with scheduling and follow-up visits.

Skills

Direct patient contact

Customer service

Professionalism and integrity

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Computer proficiency

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Radiography certification

Dental Assistant certification (or ability to become certified)

CPR certification (preferred)

Nitrous oxide/oxygen analgesia certification (preferred)

OSHA/HIPAA training

Job description

DentalWorks in Winter Haven, FL seeks a Lead Dental Assistant focused on exceptional patient care and precise chair-side support. You will assist doctors, develop radiographs, review charts, and maintain safety and privacy standards in a fast-paced, team-oriented practice.

Requirements include a high school diploma, current radiography certification, and state-specific dental assistant certification or eligibility.