Oral Surgery Assistant

Grove Dental Associates•Downers Grove, IL

5d•$23 - $30•Hybrid

About The Position

At our practice, patient care comes first—every visit, every time. Guided by empathy, we are dedicated to transforming the dental experience for our patients. Partnering with North American Dental Group, we are empowered with the resources needed to deliver best-in-class care. We pride ourselves on combining individuality, expertise, and teamwork to provide exceptional group dentistry. If you’re passionate about improving oral health and creating satisfied patients, we invite you to join us in redefining the culture of dentistry.

Requirements

Dental Assisting Certification or prior on-the-job training.
3-5 years of experience preferred
Radiography/X-Ray certification (state-specific).
Current CPR certification.
Proficiency in MS Office Suite.
A commitment to delivering exceptional service and patient education.

Responsibilities

Provide assistance to surgeons during procedures including preparation and documentation
Provides excellent chair-side clinical support and assistance to Doctors which includes but not limited to: charting and operatory set-up and clean-up
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment possessing excellent interpersonal skills such as establishing positive relationships with our team and patients
Ability to communicate professionally both orally and in writing with a service-oriented approach
Take dental radiographs/x-rays as well as cone beam 3D scans
Motivated to learn more and provide the best patient care at all times
Maintain a caring and friendly environment that emphasizes patient care
Assist with Sedation Processes -prepare patients for treatment by talking them through the procedure
Monitor Patient Vital Statistics -monitor patient vital statistics and intravenous fluids during surgery and notify the surgeon about an issue as soon as it occurs.
Sterilize Equipment- Keeping the surgery area clean and tidy is a key aspect of an oral surgery assistant’s role, so it’s important that all equipment is sterilized before and after use and that all preparation areas are thoroughly cleaned to meet health and safety regulations
Provide Post-Operation Advice- After surgery, oral surgery assistants provide patients with follow-up instructions and postoperative care tips
Ability to take impressions and pour up plaster diagnostics models