EDDA - Dental Assistant

Sonrava Health•Greensburg, PA

9d•$30 - $35

About The Position

We are looking for an enthusiastic dental assistant who enjoys building and maintaining positive relationships with patients, is flexible, and is willing to collaborate with other team members. The primary role is to provide excellent patient experiences while patients are in the chair and support overall patient retention. The position works with doctors, hygienists, patients, and the business administrative team to support quality patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current radiography certification.
Active Dental Assistant, CDA, EFDA, EDDA, or QDA license, as required by the state.
Computer proficiency and ability to learn new programs.
Ability to multi-task and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment.
Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance and follow OSHA and blood-borne pathogen safety policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR-BLS) certification preferred.
Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia preferred, as required by the state, or ability to become certified.

Responsibilities

Provide exceptional customer service and a strong chair-side manner while demonstrating teamwork.
Assist the doctor and/or hygienists with dental procedures while maintaining patient service, integrity, and workflow.
Review patient charts before the doctor arrives; document patient information and health history during exams and treatment; and ensure patient consents are completed before treatment.
Perform four-handed dentistry tasks, including fabricating temporary crowns, placing rubber dams, placing amalgam and composite restorations, assisting with seating permanent and removable prosthodontics, coronal polishing, and sealant placement.
Take, develop, and mount accurate, high-quality radiographs and intraoral photos.
Clean, sterilize, and prepare equipment and the operatory before and after appointments.
Track incoming and outgoing lab cases and monitor and order dental supplies.
Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance and follow OSHA and blood-borne pathogen safety policies and procedures.
Assist in educating patients and address their questions or concerns to help them feel comfortable.
Assist the business administrative team with scheduling patients and submitting referrals when clinically necessary.
Multi-task and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment.
Learn and use computer programs.