Surgical/Oral Surgery Assistant

Specialized Dental Partners • Joplin, MO

1d • $18 - $22 • Onsite

About The Position

Surgical Dental Assistant
Oral & Facial Surgery Center
Two locations - Joplin, MO & Pittsburg, KS
Working Schedule: Monday - Friday: 4 days per week with Friday rotations
Oral & Facial Surgery Center is a well-established, two-doctor oral surgery practice with locations in both Joplin, MO, and Pittsburg, KS. We are currently seeking a full-time Surgical Dental Assistant to join our team. We’re seeking a motivated, reliable, and honest individual who has strong communication skills and thrives in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• 1+ years of Surgical or Dental assisting experience
• BLS Certification
• DAANCE Certification complete or willing to complete

Nice To Haves

• LPN or RN with surgical experience would be considered, and pay range adjusted accordingly
• Knowledge of oral surgery or dental practice and procedures preferred
• Excellent communication skills and a team-first attitude
• Reliable, organized, and comfortable in a high-level clinical setting
• Completion of a dental assisting program preferred according to State and individual practices
• Radiology certification preferred according to state and individual practices

Responsibilities

• Review patient schedule and correlating charts one day prior to ensure readiness for treatment.
• Opens office and operatories by turning on all computers, setting up sterilization for the day, and ensuring rooms are ready for the first treatment.
• Obtains and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of the patient and communicates this information to the doctor.
• Obtains dental radiographs and cone beam scans on patients and reports findings to the doctor.
• Provide a high level of patient experience through communicating comfort options, patient education, and treatment expectations.
• Assists doctors in the management of medical and dental emergencies.
• Provides post-operative instructions prescribed by the dentist.
• Maintains clinical notes for patients documenting pertinent information in the patient charts.
• Collaborates with front and back office to ensure doctors’ schedules run smoothly and efficiently in addition to communicating treatment plan with Front Desk team.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and procedures.
• Properly closes out operatories at the end of shift to assure operatories are clean and restocked and patient ready.
• Maintains dental & medical supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipates needed supplies, and communicates the need to the Manager.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA.
• Assists with daily office cleaning responsibilities.
• Please note that additional responsibilities may be assigned

Benefits

• Safe work environment
• On-the-job training
• Company perks
• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and much more!

What This Job Offers

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