Surgical Dental Assistant

Dental/Anesthesia Assistant

The anesthesia surgical assistant will work with our oral surgeons to help them perform surgical procedures. May provide aid in exposure, hemostasis, and other technical functions. Provides first or second assisting, as determined by operating surgeons who supervises and directs the assistant. Sedates and monitors sedated patients, and oral procedures such as examinations, or X-rays. This involves not only assisting the surgeon with their duties, but also working closely with the patient to ensure they are comfortable. It will be a requirement to obtain your Dental Anesthesia Assisting license. This will be obtained while working for our office. The assistants carry out tasks such as preparing equipment before surgery, discussing the procedure plus any aftercare with patients, and helping surgeons monitor patient vital statistics. This job is well suited to people who are dexterous, have great attention to detail, incredibly organized and genuinely care for people.

Keys to Success in this Role Include:

• Assist with sedation process
• Monitor patient vital statistics
• Update patient records with electronic documentation
• Sterilize Equipment
• Provide post-operative instructions
• Assist in surgical procedures

Job Requirements:

• Willing to undergo training for and be registered as a dental assistant in the state of Washington.
• AA certificate is a plus.
• BLS Certified or be willing to and able to obtain BLS certification.
• Positive attitude is a must! We need someone who has a winning attitude that has no problem taking initiative and is flexible.
• Strong organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Dexterity
• Strong team player
• Excellent listening and customer skills in person and on the phone
• Excellent written and verbal skills, with attention to detail and follow up
• Demonstrate strong work ethic

Job Types: Full-time.

Please apply with a cover letter.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.77 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Patient comfort • Medical procedure preparation • Monitored anesthesia care • Dental office • Dental assisting • Surgery • Electronic health records (EHR) management • Preparing dental treatment areas • Phone communication • BLS Certification • In-person customer service • Oral surgery assistance • Full-time • Operating room preparation • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Health insurance • 401(k) • Paid time off • Anesthesiology • Registered Dental Assistant • Perioperative Care • Health record tracking • Organizational skills • Patient interaction • Patient sedation monitoring • In-person • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Managing patient records • Procedural Sedation • Documentation review • Post-operative care • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Anesthesia Certification • Client interaction via phone calls • Dental care patient education