Oral Surgery Dental Assistant
United Dental Partners•Rockford, IL
•$20 - $26•Onsite
About The Position
We are looking for a qualified Oral Surgery Dental Assistant to join our premiere dental practice. The right applicant will have experience preparing oral surgery patients, ensuring that they are comfortable and offering another set of hands for procedures. Assistants must help Oral Surgeons to clearly see problems and changes within a patient's mouth. This often requires taking x-rays of the bone structure of a patient's jaw, as well as taking photographs of the teeth.
Requirements
- Previous oral surgery chairside assisting is preferred
- Positive attitude and enthusiasm for the workday
- Excellent customer service skills with an outgoing, people friendly personality
- The ideal applicant will display and demonstrate excellent communication skills with staff and patients
- Desire to learn new skills and expand your potential
- Coronal polishing/sealant, and/or nitrous certified
Responsibilities
- Help Oral Surgeons prepare for procedures by having the necessary tools sterilized and in place
- Help keep a patient’s mouth clean and dry during procedures and hand the Oral Surgeon the necessary tools at the appropriate time
- Patient education; explain procedures and discuss treatment progress and plans
- This position will include all aspects of clinical dental care
Benefits
- Full Medical Insurance with BCBS, employer pays on average 66% of premium!
- Dental/Vision
- Short Term and Long Term Disability
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) with matching
- Flexible Spending account
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
