Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery Technician

U.S. Oral Surgery Management • Londonderry, NH

9d • $24 - $27

About The Position

Are you passionate about patient care and looking to make a difference in a surgical setting? Join our team as a Surgical Technician, where you'll assist the surgeon during consultations and surgeries, enhance patient satisfaction, and boost office efficiency. In this role, you'll provide outstanding pre-operative and post-operative care, ensuring the highest standards for our patients. This position is available for 36-40 hours weekly, Monday - Friday.

Requirements

• 1 year experience in dental assisting or oral surgery preferred.
• Safety Adherent: Follow strict safety guidelines and procedures according to OSHA and office standards.
• Policy Follower: Adhere to all office policies diligently.
• Interpersonal Dynamo: Maintain a positive rapport with patients and team members through excellent interpersonal skills.
• Clear Communicator: Effectively communicate verbally with patients and staff in a clear and professional manner.
• Detail-Oriented: Work efficiently with a keen eye for detail.
• Flexible Worker: Adapt to changing job duties and work schedules as needed.
• Active Listener: Demonstrate active listening by fully engaging in conversations, understanding points being made, asking relevant questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
• Previous Experience/Education: 1 year experience in dental assisting or oral surgery preferred.
• Radiology Certification
• Basic CPR Certification
• OPLC Medical Technicians License (State or New Hampshire requirement upon start date)
• Hepatitis B Vaccination & Titer
• TB Vaccination & Titer

Nice To Haves

• DAANCE Certification preferred

Responsibilities

• Surgical Support: Assist the doctor during surgeries, seat patients, and take vitals. Maintain competency in anesthesia monitoring, and ensure all consent forms and treatment plans are accurately completed.
• Patient Care Expert: Provide clear and concise pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients. Obtain necessary medical clearances and maintain excellent patient care standards.
• Compliance and Safety Adherence: Adhere to OSHA and regulatory guidelines, ensuring radiation protection for all patients and producing radiographic images with proper exposure techniques and anatomical positioning.
• Record Keeping and Documentation: Document and maintain accurate records/charting in compliance with established standards.
• Equipment and Instrument Maintenance: Prepare and maintain clinical equipment and instruments, ensuring they are in good working condition for each procedure.
• Interpersonal Relations: Maintain good rapport and cooperative relationships with patients, doctors, and team members. Approach conflicts constructively, identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
• Confidentiality and Professionalism: Maintain the confidentiality of patient, clinic, and hospital information, discussing sensitive information only among appropriate personnel in private settings.
• Patient Experience Enhancement: Provide an excellent patient experience, ensuring their comfort and satisfaction throughout their visit.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Accept special projects and additional responsibilities as needed, demonstrating flexibility in a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

• We provide a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision insurance, life insurance and much more, paid vacation and sick time, employer contribution to our 401(k), and eligibility for bonuses Biannually.
• 401(k)
• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance
• FSA & HSA
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid time off
• Uniform allowance
• Employee Discounts

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed