Dental Surgical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Looking for energetic and lively dental assistants for a brand new Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, specialty startup office. Unparalleled growth opportunity for the right candidate.

Responsibilities :

• Assist oral maxillofacial surgeon in provision of dental care to patients.
• As needed, perform administrative tasks such as patient check in, post op call, appointment scheduling, charting, sending prescriptions.
• Operate X-ray and 3D scanning equipment as per protocol.
• Prepare surgical rooms before and after patient care and sterilize surgical instruments, materials, and equipment in accordance with infection control and biohazard protocols.
• Assist the surgeon with all patient procedures including surgical room setup, anesthesia administration, and cleanup among others.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitoring vital signs before, during and after procedures.
• As needed, Provide patients with information on oral health care, treatment plans, and postoperative instructions / translation.
• As needed, Monitor stock of surgical supplies and medication and assist to order , as needed.
• Ensure that instruments and equipment are effectively run and maintained following all standard protocols.
• Assist the surgeon and rest of staff in all phases of patient care, striving to make each step perfect
• Strictly adhere to HIPAA standards in the protection of patient personal information
• Follow OSHA standards and other local body rules and regulations and cleaning protocols
• As needed, help with front desk tasks such as billing, treatment plan presentation, medical billing, insurance verification, answering phone calls etc

Education / Skills :

Benefits (401K, Health insurance) are for full time employees only after an initial waiting period.

Job Type : Full-time

Salary : $19.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits : (after waiting period in future)

Schedule :

COVID-19 considerations :

All standard Covid-19 precautions are followed by state and local laws

Ability to commute / relocate :

Experience :

License / Certification :

Work Location : One location