Dental / Surgical Assistant

We are seeking a full-time dental or Surgical Assistant to add to our dedicated oral surgery team. Your responsibilities will include but are not limited to assisting the doctors during procedures and caring for patients, taking x-rays, preparing surgical equipment, sterilization of instruments and documentation in EMR. Must be highly organized and attentive to patients' needs, caring, enthusiastic, and driven. We are looking for a team player that enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. This is a full-time position Monday through Thursday 8am to 4:30pm & Fridays 6:30am to 1:30pm. Excellent benefit package including health, dental, vision and life insurance, as well as 401K, PTO and uniform allowance. Previous dental or medical experience preferred.

Core duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Review patient schedule and correlating charts to ensure readiness for treatment. 
• Preparing operatories, setting up sterilization for the day, and ensuring rooms are ready for treatment. 
• Obtains and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of the patient and communicates this information to the doctor. 
• Obtains dental radiographs and cone beam scans on patients and reports findings to the doctor.
• Provide a high level of patient experience through communicating comfort options, patient education, and treatment expectations. 
• Assists surgeons during surgical procedures and patient consultations 
• Provides post-operative instructions prescribed by the doctor. 
• Maintains clinical notes for patients documenting pertinent information in the patient charts. 
• Collaborates with front and back office to ensure schedules run smoothly and efficiently in addition to communicating treatment plan with Front Desk team.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and procedures. 
• Properly closes out operatories at the end of shift to assure operatories are clean and restocked and patient ready.
• Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA. 

Please note that additional responsibilities may be assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

EDUCATION:

High school diploma or equivalent

EXPERIENCE:

Medical or Dental Assistant, or Surgical Tech experience preferred 

COMPETENCIES:

To perform the job satisfactorily, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Technical Skills – Assesses own strength and weaknesses; pursues training development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Customer Service – Responds promptly to patient needs.
• Interpersonal Skills – Maintains confidentiality; works well with other; remains open to others’ ideas.
• Oral Communications – Speaks clearly; listens. 
• Written Communication – Writes clearly and informatively.
• Quality Management – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
• Diversity – Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
• Ethics – Treats people with respect; works with integrity and ethically; upholds organizational values.
• Organizational Support – Follows policies and procedures; respects diversity.
• Planning/Organizing – Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; treats others with respect .
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Safety and Security – Observes safety and security procedures.
• Adaptability – Adapts to changes in the work environment.
• Attendance/Punctuality
• Dependability