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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. 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.

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. 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?

Responsibilities:
Essential Functions:<ul><li style="margin-left:0.5in">Provide exceptional customer service, with excellent chair-side manner, by making the patient the#1 priority.</li><li style="margin-left:0.5in">Be present, engaged and ready to work at all assigned shift times.</li><li style="margin-left:0.5in">Take direction from the doctor and/or hygienist(s), assist them with all dental procedures, and anticipate their needs.</li><li style="margin-left:0.5in">Take, develop and mount accurate, high-quality radiographs.</li><li style="margin-left:0.5in">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.</li><li style="margin-left:0.5in">Clean, sterilize and prepare the equipment and operatory, per the organization’s procedures and guidelines, prior to a patient’s appointment.</li><li style="margin-left:0.5in">Perform efficient and accurate procedures to help maintain the schedule and patient flow.</li><li style="margin-left:0.5in">Educate the patients and address their questions and/or concerns.</li><li style="margin-left:0.5in">Demonstrate good teamwork to deliver an extraordinary experience for every patient.</li><li style="margin-left:0.5in">Partner with the doctors, hygienists, Operations Leaders and support staff to maintain excellent patient service and integrity within the organization.</li><li style="margin-left:0.5in">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.</li><li style="margin-left:0.5in">When assigned by the Operations Leader, monitor the level of dental supplies and order using approved formulary.</li><li style="margin-left:0.5in">Promote and market Sonrava supported practices services and retail products.</li><li style="margin-left:0.5in">Complete checklists as assigned and participate in daily huddles to ensure that every single day flows smoothly.</li><li style="margin-left:0.5in">Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance.</li><li style="margin-left:0.5in">Follow the organization’s safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance and BBP (Blood-borne Pathogens) federal regulations.</li><li style="margin-left:0.5in">Complete all Learning Management System requirements.</li></ul>

Qualifications:
Education/Certification: <ul><li style="margin:0in 0in 2.35pt 0.5in">Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 2.35pt 0.5in">Current radiography certification required</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 2.35pt 0.5in">Dental Assistant certification, as required by state, or ability to become certified</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 2.35pt 0.5in">Current certification in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) preferred</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 2.35pt 0.5in">Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia preferred</li><li style="margin-left:0.5in">Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training</li></ul> Skills and Abilities:<ul><li style="margin:0in 0in 2.3pt 0.5in">Experience in a professional environment with direct patient contact preferred</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 2.3pt 0.5in">Excellent positive attitude and customer service skills</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 2.3pt 0.5in">Professionalism and integrity in all aspects of the job, including image and both verbal and written communication skills</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 2.3pt 0.5in">Possess exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills, including conflict resolution skills</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 2.3pt 0.5in">Strong organization, planning and analytical skills</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 2.3pt 0.5in">Ability to multi-task and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment</li><li style="margin-left:0.5in">Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs as required</li></ul> Work Environment and Conditions:<ul><li style="margin:0in 0in 2.3pt 0.5in">Overtime required as approved by Operations Leader</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 2.3pt 0.5in">Travel as needed for training and to perform job functions</li><li style="margin:0in 0in 2.3pt 0.5in">Safety procedures and personal protective equipment required to minimize the risks from radiographs and blood-borne pathogens</li><li style="margin-left:0.5in">Potential of prolonged sitting and standing</li></ul>

Sonrava Health

Dental Assistant

Analysis Skills

Blood-Borne Pathogens

CPR Certification

Communication Skills

Computer Skills

Conflict Resolution

Customer Support/Service

Formulary

HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)

Infection Control

Interpersonal Skills

Learning Management System (LMS)

Medical Treatment

Multitasking

OSHA

Operational Support

Order Supplies

Patient Care

Patient Charts

Patient Confidentiality

Patient Education

Patient Follow-up

Presentation/Verbal Skills

Radiography

Retail

Risk Management

Safety Process

Team Player

Time Management

Training/Teaching

Willing to Travel

Writing Skills

[AW]-iCims

Incumbent(s) will be required to perform a variety of duties listed, including but not limited to: Provide leadership and support to dental assisting staff, including but not limited to staff evaluations, coaching/counseling, motivate and inspire staff to work as a cohesive and productive team. - Provide the highest possible level of service to internal and external customers; - Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees; - Maintain safe practices; and.

POSITION SUMMARY: The Lead Registered Dental Assistant (Lead RDA) works in conjunction with the Dental Director and the Dentists to provide supervision to the dental assisting staff. In collaboration with other dental operations staff, the Lead RDA provides a setting for quality patient care as well as circulating assistant in chairside dental procedures. The Lead RDA must be knowledgeable in all dentistry procedures, clinic infection control procedures, OSHA requirements, cleaning and sterilization of instruments, tray setup and materials. This position may require travel between Northern Valley Indian Health, Inc. sites.ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: The list that follows is not intended as a comprehensive list, but rather to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) will be required to perform a variety of duties listed, including but not limited to: <ul><li>Provide leadership and support to dental assisting staff, including but not limited to staff evaluations, coaching/counseling, motivate and inspire staff to work as a cohesive and productive team.</li><li>Coordinate dental department staffing schedules for the Agency.</li><li>Working in conjunction with the Dental Director/Dentists and Reception staff to collaborate and resolve day-to-day patient care operations challenges.</li><li>Dental Department Representative at appropriate meetings.</li><li>Primarily responsible for inventory and reordering supplies as necessary to maintain par levels, keeping within department budget.</li><li>Dental equipment maintenance coordination.</li><li>Responsible for ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements, including but not limited to OSHA, infection control, and verification logs.</li><li>Perform any and all duties of dental assisting staff positions as needed to ensure continuity of back-office dental operations.</li></ul>All NVIH employees are expected to:- Provide the highest possible level of service to internal and external customers;- Promote teamwork and cooperative effort among employees;- Maintain safe practices; and- Abide by current NVIH’s policies and procedures. Keyword: Lead RDA Required Experience: REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: The following knowledge, skills, and abilities are required for an employee to successfully perform their duties.<ul><li>High School Diploma or equivalent, GED.</li><li>Five years’ experience as a Registered Dental Assistant licensed by the State of California.</li><li>Supervisory experience preferred.</li><li>Maintain Registered Dental Assistant certification.</li><li>Coronal Polish and Sealants Certificate.</li><li>Radiation Safety Certificate.</li><li>Knowledge of the principles and practices of dental care in a dental clinic setting.</li><li>Possess leadership, communication, interpersonal, organizational and evaluation abilities.</li><li>Ability to plan work duties to ensure dental clinic efficiency.</li><li>Ability to effectively function and participate within a team environment</li><li>Exhibit empathy and customer service to diffuse and manage conflict within the team and with patients or their representatives.</li><li>Ability to engage in problem solving and effectively communicate solution-based feedback.</li><li>Knowledge of patient scheduling procedures.</li><li>Reliable transportation.</li></ul>Native Preference. Preference in filling vacancies will be given to qualified Native candidates, in accordance with Native Preference in hiring practices. In other than the above, Northern Valley Indian Health is an Equal Opportunity and At Will Employer. Benefits: <ul><li>Full Medical, Dental & Vision </li><li>14 Paid Company Holidays</li><li>Generous PTO starting package</li><li>401K Matching Plan</li><li>Flexible Schedule</li></ul> From: Northern Valley Indian Health

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