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Western Dental

Offers affordable dental care through clinics

Dental Assistant

DentalUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeLakewood, CO, USA$25 - $30

About the Job

Requirements

  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Current radiography certification is required.
  • Dental Assistant certification, as required by the state, or the ability to become certified is required.
  • Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, and Infection Control training.
  • Be present and ready to work at all assigned shift times.
  • Have professionalism and integrity, including verbal and written communication skills.
  • Have interpersonal and relationship-building skills, including conflict resolution skills.
  • Have organization, planning, and analytical skills.
  • Be able to multitask and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment.
  • Have computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs as required.
  • Comply with safety procedures and use personal protective equipment to minimize risks from radiographs and blood-borne pathogens.

Responsibilities

  • Provide customer service and chair-side support that prioritizes the patient experience.
  • Take direction from the doctor and/or hygienists, assist with dental procedures, and anticipate their needs.
  • Take, develop, and mount accurate, high-quality radiographs.
  • Review patient charts before the doctor arrives, log patient data and health history during exams and treatment, and transcribe the doctor’s notes.
  • Clean, sterilize, and prepare equipment and the operatory according to organizational procedures and guidelines before patient appointments.
  • Perform procedures efficiently and accurately to maintain the schedule and patient flow.
  • Educate patients and address their questions or concerns.
  • Partner with doctors, hygienists, Operations Leaders, and support staff to maintain patient service and organizational integrity.
  • Assist front office staff with scheduling patient follow-up visits and tracking incoming and outgoing lab cases to ensure quality and timely products.
  • When assigned by the Operations Leader, monitor dental supplies and order using the approved formulary.
  • Promote and market Sonrava-supported practice services and retail products.
  • Complete assigned checklists and participate in daily huddles.
  • Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance.
  • Follow organizational safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and federal blood-borne pathogen regulations.
  • Complete all Learning Management System requirements.
  • Travel as needed for training and to perform job functions.
  • Work overtime as approved by the Operations Leader.

Desired Qualifications

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

About the Company

Western Dental

Offers affordable dental care through clinics

Western Dental provides dental and orthodontic care through a large network of clinics spanning 20 states, with a focus on affordability and access. It operates as a Dental Support Organization (DSO), centralizing administrative and operational tasks for affiliated clinics and enabling scale. The company historically offered

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
Orange, CA
Founded
1903

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