Oral Surgery Assistant / Dental Assistant
About The Position
Overview Dental Assistant $2,500 Sign On Bonus!! “Open Up” to A Whole New Dental Experience Imagine working in a place which delivers best in class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first, every visit. Our guiding principle is empathy, and we want you to join us on our mission to transform the dental experience. Our practice partners with North American Dental Group which provides us with the necessary support in order to fulfill our purpose of ensuring excellent patient care. Wondering how this shapes your job experience? We use our individuality and dental expertise to practice group dentistry and ensure that every patient leaves our office feeling satisfied. Do you have the drive and passion to help others improve their oral health in the way that we do? Come join our team— help us pioneer a new culture of dentistry. Smiling from Open to Close (Pay Rate $22-28 per hour, with bonus opportunities) Monday through Friday, possible Saturdays Responsibilities Dental Assistant partners with the practice team to provide excellent clinical support to help patients get the care they need. Dental Assistant will help prepare the patient for treatment and assist the dentist in restorative dentistry.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Valid X-ray license is highly preferred, but not required
- Previous experience as a dental assistant, particularly in Oral Surgery, is highly desirable
- Discharge experience is highly preferred
- Knowledge of oral surgery procedures, instruments, and materials
- Familiarity with infection control protocols and safety measures
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a compassionate and patient-centered approach
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Proficiency in dental software and computer literacy
Responsibilities
- Provides excellent chair-side clinical support and assistance to Doctors and Hygienists which includes but is not limited to: charting, operatory set/clean up, and patient education.
- Records and reviews patient health history, makes chart entries under the doctor's direction and assures completion of forms and signatures in dental software.
- Reviews the daily schedule to set up appropriate trays and instruments.
- Prepares patients, sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays, maintains chain of asepsis, prepares materials, and assists dentists during dental procedures following OSHA guidelines.
- Exposes and develops dental diagnostic radiographs.
- Follows OSHA regulations and safety requirements to include compliance with HIPAA guidelines, CPR, X-rays, and other required certifications and registrations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package including 401k
- Competitive paid time off for full-time and part-time team members which increases as you grow in your career with us
- Constant opportunities for career growth and continuing education
- An exciting atmosphere that allows for freedom and individuality – enabling our team to always strive to do the best for our patients
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
