Dental Assistant

We are seeking a Dental Assistant – Surgical Assistant for our Center. The Surgical Assistant is receiving patients, viewing charts, and beginning patient preparation.

Surgical Assistant Responsibilities:

Setting up and preparing the surgery before the start of each session
Clean and disinfect all equipment and working surfaces to the required standards at the end of each session.
-Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and sterile as appropriate according to the practice’s health and safety and infection control procedures and manufacturers’ instructions.
-Use all equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations and ensure that they are maintained regularly and in good working order.
-Provide chairside assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available.
-Always ensure the care and welfare of patients in a friendly, helpful, and courteous manner
-Accurately complete patient clinical records as directed.
-Always observe patient confidentiality.
-Be familiar and comply with all Health and Safety rules and guidance infection control and ensure safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste.
-Ensure computer/written records are accurately maintained and securely stored.
-Liaise with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records.
-Attend and participate in practice meetings.
-Undergo training as may be required to develop your skills and abilities.
-Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR.
-Act in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct
-Assist in keeping clean the surfaces, sinks, floors of the surgeries and common areas of the practice reception, office, and staff room.
-Needs to anticipate the Doctor in being one step ahead of him/her knowing what he/she will need so the surgery runs smoothly.
-In an emergency react quickly to change/assemble equipment such as full-face mask, laryngoscope, endotracheal tubes, etc.
-Knowledge of all emergency algorithms, medications, and equipment
-Able to take x-rays
Surgical Assistant Experience:

1-2 years of Oral Surgical Assistant experience; preferred but not required.
Experience working with IV sedated patients and training in emergency procedures preferred but not a requirement.
Job Type: Full-time & Part Time

Benefits:
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off

Vision insurance
Schedule:
8-hour shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime