Dental Surgical Assistant (1 year dental experience required)

POSITION SUMMARY
We are looking for a MOTIVATED certified dental assistant with surgery experience ( 1 year experience required)
Responsible for the day-to-day operations of assisting the surgeon in the clinical/surgical treatment of patients.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Patient Management
Greet patients with a smile when they sign in and monitor arrival time
Take vital signs and weight for every patient and blood glucose as required
Take x-rays, cone beam CT scan, pictures, etc. as required for patient diagnosis and treatment
Anticipate and assist surgeon
Do Intra-Oral scans as needed for patient
Obtain and review the patient health history according to office protocol and provide summary to the surgeon (review medication list, discuss main complaint)
Accompany doctor into the consultation room for patient evaluation. Take notes
Give verbal and written pre and post operatory instructions
Discharge patients
Enter all surgical notes to EMR/DSN
Return clinical phone calls to patients
Rotate taking after-hours calls with other staff members
Surgical Suite/Treatment Room Management and Sterilization
Set up treatment rooms for surgical and office procedures prior to appointment
Make sure all the equipment needed for surgeries is working and necessary instruments are sterile and properly set up in the room
Fabricate pre-surgical stents or Provisionals as needed prior to the surgery
Make initial impressions as necessary
Prepared the patient for surgery, vital signs, Oxygen, mark areas
Assist surgeon during surgery including but not limited to retraction, suction, passing instruments, helping the doctor with IV placement and IV sedation
Fabricate nightguards
Draw and label medications for IV sedation
Clean and disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations
Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations
Maintain proper sterilization records
Prepare surgical trays
Implement preventive maintenance/cleaning schedule for dental equipment
Maintain dental office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tanks
Know the basics about control medications used in surgery and emergency protocols
Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol
Records Management
Securely store and handle patient records in compliance with state and federal requirements, including the HIPAA privacy and security regulations
Accurately file patient information
Review patient charts and radiographs for next day’s appointments, make sure notes and pictures have been entered in the patient’s chart
Request medical records, medical release or specific instructions, as needed
Inventory Management
Monitor inventory and order approved dental, surgical and lab supplies
Receive supplies
Ensure that treatment and consult rooms are always stocked
Order medications as needed
Office Participation
Help in other areas of the office when necessary (i.e., answering phones, scheduling appointments)
Be an active participant in team meetings
Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office
QUALIFICATIONS
Education/Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Graduate of accredited dental assisting program and dental assisting experience preferred
Coursework in dental instruments and procedures
Compliance with state dental practice requirements (e.g., x-ray requirements, OSHA training)
Computer skills
Commitment to CE for career development
Interpersonal
Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, and other staff members
Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients and staff
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Paid time off
Application Question(s):
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Experience:
Dental Surgical assisting: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
Certificate as a Registered Dental Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person