Dental Assistant - Surgical
About The Position
Dental Assistant Surgical Advance Your Career with ClearChoice as a Surgical Assistant! Serve patients in life changing implant dentistry, while advancing your career within a positive employee-centered culture. We’re searching for passionate, team-oriented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment! At ClearChoice it is about more than restoring teeth; it’s about changing people’s lives. The Opportunity: Full-time, paid Surgical Assistant position to assist skilled oral surgeons and/or prosthodontists in all tasks related to oral surgery procedures. Competitive compensation $22 - $28 / hr. based on level of experience. Full-time; 40 hours per week. Benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, in addition to a retirement (401(k)) plan. Some roles are eligible for a merit-based, discretionary performance bonus. Personal and professional development opportunities through ClearChoice University. Career Advancement – several of our top dental assistants have elevated into leadership, and specialized education and training roles across the country. Responsibilities:
Requirements
- Experience as a Surgical Assistant is required.
- Self-starter mentality with a relentless focus on high quality patient care.
- Passion for making a difference in patients’ lives and alignment with our values of Impact, Conviction, Compassion, Passion for Learning, Teamwork, Integrity, and Trust.
- All candidates must possess valid certifications that comply with applicable state laws.
Responsibilities
- Assisting the oral surgeon and/or prosthodontist in all chairside tasks related to dental implant surgery – retraction, suctioning, isolation, airway protection, patient monitoring.
- Assisting the oral surgeon in the set-up, administration and recording of procedures under local anesthesia, nitrous sedation and IV sedation.
- Assisting the oral surgeon and/or prosthodontist in the passing of dental instrumentation and dental implant parts and components.
- Providing pre- and post-operative care and instructions to patients.
- Preparing materials for impressions and taking dental x-rays, as directed by the oral surgeon and/or prosthodontist.
- Sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment, preparing trays of instruments for procedures.
- Assisting in obtaining medical clearances from patients’ physicians.
- Be familiar and comply with all Health and Safety rules and guidelines on infection control.
- Performing additional office duties as needed to include scheduling and receiving patients, ordering supplies, and records management.
- Additional duties as assigned per state regulations or licensing requirements.
Benefits
- Benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance
- Retirement (401(k)) plan
- Some roles are eligible for a merit-based, discretionary performance bonus.
- Personal and professional development opportunities through ClearChoice University.
- Career Advancement – several of our top dental assistants have elevated into leadership, and specialized education and training roles across the country.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
