Surgical Dental Assistant

Come join one of the "Top 10 Emerging Groups to Watch", as voted by Group Dentistry Now! We are a busy family practice performing all phases of general dentistry as well as Oral Surgery, and we are looking for a PT Oral Surgeon Dental Assistant to join our team. X-Ray License Required. Apply today!

Location: Haledon and Ridgefield Park, NJ (Saturdays only)

Responsibilities:
Assist Oral Surgeon in patient assessment and treatment planning
Assist and prepare Oral Surgery procedures
Sterilize, set up and prepare oral surgery equipment and instrumentation
Preparation and maintenance of medical records and documentation
Create patient file entries
Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays)
Provide patient instruction and education on oral hygiene and care
Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment
Perform basic laboratory duties
Schedule patient appointments
Manage patient flow
Under the supervision of the Oral Surgeon, deliver and assist with direct patient care
Take diagnostic records
Document and prepare cases
Other duties as assigned

Skills:
Successful candidates should demonstrate the following strengths: strong communication proficiency, customer focus, ethical, excellent organizational skills and problem solving, team player

Requirements:
High school diploma required; either a diploma from accredited orthodontic assistant program or relevant clinical experience. Dental assistant license or relevant clinical experience. X-ray license required. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with oral surgery procedures, terminology and techniques. Salary commensurate with experience, up to $28 / hr

Patient treatment planning • Direct patient care • Customer communication • Medical chart preparation • Dental office • Surgery • Dental care patient counseling • Preparing dental treatment areas • Hourly pay • Surgical instrument organization • Oral surgery assistance experience • Client file management • Care documentation • Assisting medical staff • Mid-level • Diagnostic evaluation • Medical scheduling • High school diploma or GED • Preparing medical treatment area • Dental terminology • Dental x-ray • Medical laboratory work experience • Organizational skills • Dental equipment • Dental treatment planning • Equipment maintenance • Dental Assisting • Patient treatment • Patient education • Oral surgery • Managing patient records • Oral hygiene assistance • One-on-one instruction • Communication skills • Radiology Certification • Physical assessments • Surgical instrument sterilization and handling • File organization