Periodontal Assistant

Sonrava; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonrava asks for a dedicated Periodontal Assistant to deliver outstanding patient care and support to the doctor during procedures. You will ensure a positive chair-side experience, handle radiographs, and maintain accurate patient records in a fast-paced, team-oriented practice.

The role emphasizes teamwork, strong customer service, and adherence to HIPAA and safety standards, with opportunities for professional growth within a leading dental organization.

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.
• OSHA and HIPAA training maintained annually.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service with a chair-side manner.
• Be present and ready for all assigned shift times.
• Assist doctors and hygienists with dental procedures and anticipate needs.
• Take, develop and mount radiographs of high quality.
• Review patient charts and transcribe notes.
• Sterilize and prepare equipment and operatory per procedures.
• Educate patients and address questions/concerns.
• Demonstrate teamwork to ensure a great patient experience.
• Collaborate with staff to maintain patient service and integrity.
• Help schedule follow-ups and track lab cases for timely results.
• Monitor supplies and order using approved formulary.
• Promote Sonrava services and retail products.
• Complete checklists and participate in daily huddles.
• Maintain HIPAA confidentiality and OSHA compliance.

Skills

Chair-side care

Customer service

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

Education

High school diploma

Radiography certification

Dental assisting certification

CPR certification

OSHA HIPAA training

Tools

Radiography equipment

Job description

As a Periodontal Assistant at Sonrava, patient care is your #1 priority and focus. Your ability to value and improve the patient experience will play a major role in the delivery of extraordinary dental care. Dental Assistants are a critical part of our mission because they not only support the patient, but they also provide the doctor with valuable assistance on patient procedures. The Dental Assistant has direct responsibility for the patient’s excellent experience while "in the chair," and patient retention overall.

You are unique, and so are we—it's time you worked with an organization that appreciates you, challenges you, and helps your professional growth with a team of people dedicated to quality, patient care, and leading the industry with innovation.

We are searching for talented people who want to provide excellent customer service for the patient, provide precise support to the doctor, and possess an amiable chair-side manner. Flexibility, analytical skills, collaboration, and follow-up are all needed in our dynamic state-of-the-art practice environment. So how about it?—Are you passionate about an opportunity like this?

Essential Functions

• Provide exceptional customer service, with excellent chair-side manner, by making the patient the#1 priority.
• Be present, engaged and ready to work at all assigned shift times.
• Take direction from the doctor and/or hygienist(s), assist them with all dental procedures, and anticipate their needs.
• Take, develop and mount accurate, high-quality radiographs.
• Review patient charts prior to doctor arrival, log appropriate patient data and health history during the exam and treatment, as well as transcribe the doctor’s notes.
• Clean, sterilize and prepare the equipment and operatory, per the organization’s procedures and guidelines, prior to a patient’s appointment.
• Perform efficient and accurate procedures to help maintain the schedule and patient flow.
• Educate the patients and address their questions and/or concerns.
• Demonstrate good teamwork to deliver an extraordinary experience for every patient.
• Partner with the doctors, hygienists, Operations Leaders and support staff to maintain excellent patient service and integrity within the organization.
• Assist the front office staff in scheduling patients’ follow up visits, as well as tracking the incoming and outgoing lab cases, to ensure quality and timely products.
• When assigned by the Operations Leader, monitor the level of dental supplies and order using approved formulary.
• Promote and market Sonrava supported practices services and retail products.
• Complete checklists as assigned and participate in daily huddles to ensure that every single day flows smoothly.
• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance.
• Follow the organization’s safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP (Blood-borne Pathogens) federal regulations.
• Complete all Learning Management System requirements.

Education/Certification

• 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 certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) preferred
• Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia preferred
• Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training

Skills and Abilities

• Experience in a professional environment with direct patient contact preferred
• Excellent positive attitude and customer service skills
• Professionalism and integrity in all aspects of the job, including image and both verbal and written communication skills
• Possess exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills, including conflict resolution skills
• Strong organization, planning and analytical skills
• Ability to multi-task and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment
• Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs as required

Work Environment and Conditions

• Overtime required as approved by Operations Leader
• Travel as needed for training and to perform job functions
• Safety procedures and personal protective equipment required to minimize the risks from radiographs and blood-borne pathogens
• Potential of prolonged sitting and standing