full-time 1 month ago
Oral Surgery Assistant
Oasis Oral Surgery
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
From 30/hr
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Job Description
Overview
Join our dynamic dental team as an Oral Surgery Assistant for a part time position of 2-3 days per month in our East Brunswick location, where you will play a vital role in supporting oral surgery procedures and ensuring exceptional patient care. This paid position offers a fantastic opportunity to work alongside experienced dental professionals in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. Your expertise will help facilitate smooth surgical operations, maintain clinical excellence, and uphold the highest standards of infection control and patient confidentiality. If you are passionate about oral health and eager to grow your skills in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you!
Duties
Prepare treatment rooms with the necessary dental instruments, supplies, and sterilization procedures to ensure a sterile environment for oral surgery procedures.
Assist the oral surgeon during surgical procedures by handing instruments, managing suction, and maintaining a clear operative field using four-handed dentistry techniques.
Take and develop dental x-rays and 3D scans, ensuring accurate imaging for diagnosis and treatment planning while adhering to HIPAA regulations for patient privacy.
Manage patient records using electronic medical records (EMR) systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix, documenting medical history, vital signs, and procedural details accurately.
Provide patient care by explaining procedures, answering questions, and ensuring comfort throughout the surgical process while maintaining clinical confidentiality policies.
Follow infection prevention management protocols including dental sterilization procedures and aseptic techniques to prevent cross-contamination.
Support administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments with patient management software and assisting the dental receptionist with patient check-in and check-out processes.
Qualifications
Proven experience working in a dental clinic environment with knowledge of general dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry is highly preferred.
Strong understanding of dental terminology, medical terminology, and anatomy relevant to oral surgery procedures.
Proficiency with dental equipment including X-ray machines, intraoral cameras, 3D scanners, and other clinical tools.
Familiarity with EMR systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix; experience with patient management software is a plus.
Knowledge of healthcare infection prevention and control practices including dental sterilization procedures and aseptic technique.
Ability to perform chairside assisting efficiently while maintaining high standards of safety and infection control.
Excellent communication skills to coordinate effectively with patients, team members, and healthcare providers while adhering to clinical confidentiality policies.
Certification in dental assisting or relevant healthcare training; additional certifications in medical imaging or infection control are advantageous.
Embark on a rewarding career that combines technical expertise with compassionate patient care! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your skills can flourish while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
Join our dynamic dental team as an Oral Surgery Assistant for a part time position of 2-3 days per month in our East Brunswick location, where you will play a vital role in supporting oral surgery procedures and ensuring exceptional patient care. This paid position offers a fantastic opportunity to work alongside experienced dental professionals in a fast-paced, patient-centered environment. Your expertise will help facilitate smooth surgical operations, maintain clinical excellence, and uphold the highest standards of infection control and patient confidentiality. If you are passionate about oral health and eager to grow your skills in a collaborative setting, this role is perfect for you!
Duties
Prepare treatment rooms with the necessary dental instruments, supplies, and sterilization procedures to ensure a sterile environment for oral surgery procedures.
Assist the oral surgeon during surgical procedures by handing instruments, managing suction, and maintaining a clear operative field using four-handed dentistry techniques.
Take and develop dental x-rays and 3D scans, ensuring accurate imaging for diagnosis and treatment planning while adhering to HIPAA regulations for patient privacy.
Manage patient records using electronic medical records (EMR) systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix, documenting medical history, vital signs, and procedural details accurately.
Provide patient care by explaining procedures, answering questions, and ensuring comfort throughout the surgical process while maintaining clinical confidentiality policies.
Follow infection prevention management protocols including dental sterilization procedures and aseptic techniques to prevent cross-contamination.
Support administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments with patient management software and assisting the dental receptionist with patient check-in and check-out processes.
Qualifications
Proven experience working in a dental clinic environment with knowledge of general dentistry, oral surgery, endodontics, prosthodontics, and pediatric dentistry is highly preferred.
Strong understanding of dental terminology, medical terminology, and anatomy relevant to oral surgery procedures.
Proficiency with dental equipment including X-ray machines, intraoral cameras, 3D scanners, and other clinical tools.
Familiarity with EMR systems such as Eaglesoft or Dentrix; experience with patient management software is a plus.
Knowledge of healthcare infection prevention and control practices including dental sterilization procedures and aseptic technique.
Ability to perform chairside assisting efficiently while maintaining high standards of safety and infection control.
Excellent communication skills to coordinate effectively with patients, team members, and healthcare providers while adhering to clinical confidentiality policies.
Certification in dental assisting or relevant healthcare training; additional certifications in medical imaging or infection control are advantageous.
Embark on a rewarding career that combines technical expertise with compassionate patient care! We are committed to fostering a supportive environment where your skills can flourish while making a meaningful difference in patients’ lives.
Pay: From $30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
About Oasis Oral Surgery
Oral Surgery Group, Dental Implants & Wisdom Teeth has been serving central New Jersey with remarkable oral surgery services since 1948. Their team, led by Philip Engel, DMD, Richard Stern, DDS, Constantine Simos, DMD, Michael Stern, DMD, Amy Tanchyk, DMD, MD, and Rohan J. Prabhu, DDS, is dedicated to improving the health of patients in New Brunswick, East Brunswick, and Middlesex, NJ by providing individualized care using advanced surgical techniques.
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