Lending Assistant jobs in Sarasota, FL

Overview : As a Dental 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.

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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.

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.

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.

Follow the organization’s safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP (Blood-borne Pathogens) federal regulations.

Current radiography certification required

Dental Assistant certification, as required by state, or ability to become certified

Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training

Possess exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills, including conflict resolution skills

Strong organization, planning and analytical skills

Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs as required

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