Dental Assistant

Job Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Surgical Dental Assistant to join our team. This is an excellent opportunity for a professional who is passionate about providing excellent patient care and helping to improve oral health. The successful candidate will be an integral part of our surgical dental team, providing clinical support to ensure the smooth running of our daily schedule and procedures.

Surgical Dental Assistant Responsibilities & Duties:

• Assist the dental surgeon during surgical procedures
• Prepare and maintain instruments, equipment, and materials necessary for surgical procedures
• Take and record patient medical histories, vital signs, and blood pressure
• Take radiographs as directed by the dentist
• Educate patients on post-operative care and follow-up procedures
• Maintain a clean and organized work area to ensure infection control
• Schedule and confirm appointments and follow up with patients to ensure their satisfaction with the care provided
• Prepare and maintain patient charts, including updating patient information and charting procedures

Surgical Dental Assistant Qualifications & Skills

• Certification in dental assisting.
• Prior experience as a surgical dental assistant.
• Knowledge of dental software and electronic medical records.
• CPR and first aid certification.
• Experience with surgical instrument sterilization techniques.
• Graduate of an accredited dental assisting program
• Certification as a Dental Assistant from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB)
• Experience assisting in oral surgery procedures
• DAANCE required
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to multitask
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Temporary, PRN

Pay: From $33.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Customer follow-ups • CPR Certification • Patient follow-up care • Customer communication • Temporary • Medical chart preparation • Dental office • Maintaining an organized workspace • Surgery • Part-time • Electronic health records (EHR) management • Preparing dental treatment areas • Surgical instrument organization • Pre-examination patient preparation • BLS Certification • Oral surgery assistance experience • Full-time • Mid-level • Patient service • Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise • Medical scheduling • Preparing medical treatment area • Patient history taking • Disinfection procedures • First Aid Certification • Dental x-ray • Clinical assessment documentation • PRN • Perioperative Care • Contract • Dental equipment • Medical assisting • Dental Assisting • In-person • Clean workspace maintenance • Clinical confidentiality policies • Medical post-procedure instructions • Patient education • Oral surgery • Managing patient records • Blood pressure monitors • Communication skills • Certified Dental Assistant • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • Collaboration with surgical teams • Dental care patient education