Oral Surgery Assistant

Tenet • Detroit, MI

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Embark on a rewarding career with DMC Receiving Hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Dental Assistant, or a minimum of three years of dental assisting experience with certification of completing the Michigan Dental Assisting Radiography Program.
• BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Scrubs on all types of Oral Surgery procedures, handles surgical instruments and materials, anticipates the needs of the Oral Surgeon and assists as directed for both local and general anesthesia.
• Provides general chair-side assistance (draping patients, suctioning, retraction, sponging, chinning, etc.) and anticipates Oral Surgeon needs for treatment specified for local and general anesthesia.
• Prepares for scheduled operative procedures assuring that necessary equipment, instruments and supplies are available and ready to use.
• Maintains a clean and safe treatment room.
• Removes dressings and sutures.
• Performs point of care glucose testing per physician orders.
• Performs dental radiography to insure radiation health and safety, film exposure and processing.
• Provides coverage of clerical functions, such as answering phones, providing front desk support, etc.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder childcare, auto home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED