General Anesthesia Assistant

Location:   Huntington Park, CA (Travel LA area)

Pay Range: From  $ per hour for entry-level and up to $ per hour for experience individuals.  

This is a Dental Assistant experienced role. 

The GA Assistant role is to support the dentist and hygienist in providing excellent, high-quality care to patients at a pediatric dental practice and outpatient surgery center, including sedation/surgery. 

The outcome of this role is achieved by following Hero Core Values:

Integrity - Doing what is right for our patients, our teammates, and our company. Upholding moral principles and trustworthy actions.

Be in compliance with all laws governing our company (, HIPAA, CDC, ADA, AAPD, OSHA, etc.) 

Use proper infection control practices 

Maintain patient confidentiality 

Always do the right thing—even when no one is watching 

Support the organization's goals and values, support affirmative action and respect diversity, and adhere to state and federal guidelines 

Mission Driven - Focused on delivering high quality, compassionate healthcare through your daily activities in efforts to better the community we service. 

Assist the team with a smooth flow of anesthesia support services and anesthesia supplies/equipment are available to all patients receiving Anesthesia care within each practice 

Willing to travel as needed to assist with anesthesia services 

Communicate in a child-friendly tone 

Continually reassure and educate patient and family throughout the entire appointment 

Create a friendly relationship with patients and parents as well as educating them on good oral health 

Organizing and sterilizing dental instruments and workstations per OSHA standards

Patient First - Evaluating our level of service and quality to the people we serve, putting what's best for our patients above all else. 

Accurately describe to patient and family the necessary treatment and plan steps 

Efficiently obtain quality dental radiographs (periapicals, bitewings, panoramic) as requested by the dentist using coaching techniques 

Provide clear, effective, and encouraging oral hygiene instructions 

Accurately describe to patient and family the necessary treatment and plan steps 

Exhaust all efforts to provide the best patient experience 

Accountability - Taking responsibility for meeting our commitment and taking ownership of our results. 

Report to work on time as scheduled and ready to serve the patient throughout the entirety of the scheduled shift 

Collect and document clear, concise, and accurate patient records 

Obtain written treatment plan signatures 

Write accurate and consistent notes, ensuring chart notes match services completed 

Be prepared, self-motivated, and manage down time effectively 

Be the check-in and checkout face of specialty for parents 

Complete confirmation and follow up calls to parents 

Ensure patient charting and demographic information is correct and submitting claims 

Compassion - Having the insight and vision to see others and help them along the journey of awareness, courage, confidence, and joy. Seeing people as humans and assuming positive intent. 

Support a non-judgmental environment for patients and their families 

Work with others to provide and understand vision and inspiration to peers by displaying passion and optimism, remaining open to others' ideas, and being able to work in a fast-paced environment with different personalities 

Work situations are both routine and urgent/emergent in nature and require significant organizational skills and attention to detail 

Initiate friendly, stress reducing conversations with patients and family members 

Ability to describe protective stabilization to patient and family 

Effectively communicate proper oral hygiene and preventative care to the patient and family 

Communicate in a friendly tone 

Teamwork - Acting as a contributing teammate to those you work with, striving for common culture and goals. Supporting one another to achieve the mission and seeing opportunity in yourself and others to develop and grow. 

Report to work as scheduled and ready to work 

Collaborate with others to provide high-quality care and experience for our patients and their families 

Be able to work in a fast-paced environment with different personalities 

Provide support to the anesthesia department by assisting as needed 

Demonstrate a teamwork mentality 

The ability to anticipate Provider needs before and during treatment 

Participate in all office communication by offering ideas or problem-solving suggestions 

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or GED 

Outstanding customer service skills 

Radiology Education and training that meets state requirements 

Strong interpersonal skills such as; a friendly outgoing demeanor and the ability to actively listen to patients and parents 

The ability to multi-task and complete dental tasks correctly and in a timely manner 

Ability to disinfect hygiene station following clinical contact surfaces protocol 

Efficiently complete tasks in a fast-paced environment 

Desired Qualifications

Able to multi-task and complete dental tasks correctly and on time 

Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills, listening to patients' needs and possesses a friendly and outgoing demeanor 

Experience with Eaglesoft, Dentrix, eClinicalWorks or similar EHR software 

Must be comfortable and knowledgeable of General Anesthesia and Oral Surgery 

Previous experience working in a dental office 

Current BLS CPR Certification 

Familiar with hygiene instruments and understanding the proper use of these instruments 

Experience with diagnostic radiographs and intraoral pictures 

Knowledge of tooth numbers/letters and the ability to chart existing restorations, teeth, decay and proposed restorations accurately 

Physical Requirements 

This position requires full range of body motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds.

Work Environment 

Work is performed in a standard office environment. This role routinely utilizes standard office equipment. 

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 

The statements contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the GA Assistant, but are not a complete list of the responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs dictate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Hero Practice Services group provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. 

Salary and Benefits 

Full-time, non exempt position. Competitive compensation and benefits package. In addition to the Job Description, you will be asked to perform other duties that support the business and our Mission. 

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