Dental Assistant

About This Role

This role involves providing exceptional patient care as a Dental Assistant, supporting dentists and hygienists during procedures, and ensuring a positive patient experience at Sonrava supported practices. The primary focus is on direct patient interaction, clinical support, and maintaining practice efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional customer service and maintain excellent chair-side manner for patients.
• Be present, engaged, and ready to work at all assigned shift times.
• Assist the doctor and/or hygienist(s) with all dental procedures and anticipate their needs.
• Take, develop, and mount accurate, high-quality radiographs.
• Review patient charts, log patient data and health history, and transcribe doctor's notes.
• Clean, sterilize, and prepare equipment and operatory according to guidelines.
• Perform efficient and accurate procedures to maintain schedule and patient flow.
• Educate patients and address their questions and concerns.
• Demonstrate good teamwork to deliver an extraordinary patient experience.
• Partner with doctors, hygienists, Operations Leaders, and support staff for excellent patient service.
• Assist front office staff with scheduling follow-up visits and tracking lab cases.
• Monitor dental supply levels and order using the approved formulary when assigned.
• Promote and market Sonrava supported practices services and retail products.
• Complete checklists and participate in daily huddles to ensure daily operations run smoothly.
• Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance.
• Follow safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP federal regulations.
• Complete all Learning Management System requirements.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current radiography certification
• Dental Assistant certification (as required by state, or ability to become certified)
• Ability to maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, and Infection Control training

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Experience in a professional environment with direct patient contact preferred

Nice to Have

• Experience in a professional environment with direct patient contact
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification
• Certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia

Skills

* Required skills

Certifications