Oral Surgeon Assistant
About The Position
Brident Dental Oral Surgeon Assistants work as dental auxiliaries in accordance with the state Dental Practice Act. They communicate with oral surgeons and assist with patient care, helping patients feel comfortable during treatment and delivering a positive customer experience. Experienced assistants may receive additional training to learn new skills, while assistants new to the field may receive training in dental and customer service skills. The role includes taking X-rays as directed by the oral surgeon, following dental X-ray and developing procedures, and applying infection-control procedures relevant to the work. Local travel to nearby locations is required, with reimbursement provided.
Requirements
- High school diploma.
- Certification in the state of application as a Registered Dental Assistant (RDA).
- Current X-ray license.
- Current radiation safety certificate for the state in which the assistant practices.
- CPR and ACLS certificates.
- Availability to travel to local locations.
- Open availability.
Nice To Haves
- OMSA or DAANCE certification.
- Bilingual Spanish/English.
Responsibilities
- Assist the oral surgeon chairside during patient treatment.
- Anticipate the dentist’s needs and prepare for upcoming steps.
- Follow OSHA, Dental Board, and WDS policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate patient treatment records.
- Take patients’ blood pressure.
- Give pre- and post-operative instructions within the limits designated by the oral surgeon.
- Provide patients with oral hygiene instructions.
- Turn on units, switches, and water before the patient sits down.
- Stock supplies in operatories, restrooms, the lab, and other areas as needed.
- Inform the Floor Supervisor when supplies need to be reordered.
- Inform the Floor Supervisor about broken or malfunctioning equipment.
- Perform sterilizer duties when needed.
- Build good rapport with patients and staff.
- Take X-rays as directed by the oral surgeon and follow applicable X-ray, developing, and infection-control procedures.
Benefits
- Reimbursement for required local travel.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
