Dental Assistant - Periodontist
About The Position
Stafford Oral Surgery and Specialists is hiring a Dental Assistant to support its periodontist with clinical and administrative duties. The role involves preparing patients for treatment and surgical procedures, sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up and maintaining instrument trays, preparing materials, and assisting with periodontal and other dental procedures. The assistant helps maintain efficient clinical workflows while providing excellent patient care. The position offers opportunities to expand skills across Periodontics, Oral Surgery, and Endodontics. The schedule is four days per week: three days working with the periodontist and one day floating among the other specialties. The practice describes a team-focused environment that celebrates achievements and offers monthly bonus potential, with doctors engaged in supporting employee success.
Requirements
- At least one year of dental assisting experience.
- Dental assistant certification where required.
- X-ray/radiography certification.
- Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA, BLS, and infection-control training as required by law.
- Experience with relevant dental software.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Knowledge of how to use surgical equipment, instruments, and materials.
- Understanding of surgical techniques, chairside responsibilities, and health and safety protocols.
- Understanding of dental records, charts, and documentation.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to provide excellent patient care under stressful circumstances.
- Consistent professionalism in appearance and attitude.
Nice To Haves
- Previous periodontal experience.
Responsibilities
- Assist the doctor with dental procedures by following directions and anticipating the doctor’s needs.
- Perform patient oral evaluations.
- Take, develop, and mount accurate, high-quality X-rays and 3D scans.
- Perform laboratory duties, including work involving provisionals.
- Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA guidelines and follow OSHA safety procedures and practice standards.
- Perform administrative tasks such as appointment scheduling, charting, and filing.
- Prepare patient charts, record treatment plans, and update dental records.
- Prepare and sterilize surgical instruments, materials, and equipment according to infection-control and biohazard protocols.
- Assist the surgeon with chairside procedures, including operatory setup and cleanup.
- Prepare patients for procedures.
- Provide patients with information about oral health care, treatment plans, and postoperative outcomes.
- Monitor surgical supplies and medication stock and replenish as needed.
- Ensure instruments and equipment are effectively maintained.
- Provide excellent patient care.
Benefits
- Monthly bonus potential.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
