We are looking for an incredibly awesome and experienced Dental Assistant With Experience in Oral surgery and Periodontics to assist with oral surgery and perio work and All on X cases and IV sedation. Patient vitals monitoring during procedures (IV sedation), pre and post operative care. Contact patients for post operative instructions as well as to schedule patients for Surgery.

Responsibilities

•The role of the Surgical Assistant is critical in providing exceptional patient care resulting in the best clinical outcomes and meeting the needs of our patients

•The Surgical Assistant will help surgeons during surgery by performing duties such as tissue retraction, intravenous lines, and completing documentation

•Performs preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care

•Verifies the identity of patients and operative sites

•Discusses with surgeon the nature of the surgical procedure including operative consent and methods of operative exposure

•Monitors and maintains aseptic technique throughout procedures

•Maintains an unobstructed operative field using surgical retractors, sponges, and suctioning and irrigating equipment

•Determines availability of necessary equipment and supplies for operative procedures

•Obtains and inspects sterile and non-sterile surgical equipment, supplies and instruments

•Monitors patient intraoperative status

•Obtains dental radiographs and dental imaging

•Completes patient clinical narratives

•Other related duties as assigned

Join our team of awesome doctors & staff at East Market Dental, a practice located in Fair Lakes area of Fairfax. Our beautiful Dental Practice is equipped with state of the art equipment, has caring staff and offer General Dentistry, Emergency Dentistry, Dental Implants, Sedation, Cosmetic Dentistry, Invisalign, Implant Dentures and All on X.

We use all latest technologies like digital scanners (iTero & Trios), Digital x-rays, CBCT, CAD CAM and inhouse Milling.

Requirements :
Cheerful and warm personality, polite and friendly with patients.
Team player, Proactive & willing to learn
Fluent in English
Able to work in a fast paced environment
X-ray certification
CPR certified
At least 5 years experience as a Dental Assistant in Oral Surgery, IV sedation.

Please send in your resume and we will call you for an interview if shortlisted

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $32.00 - $35.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person