Dental Assistant Job Description (ACTIVE Dental Radiology License Required!!! Dental Assisting Certification Required!!!)
Do you have a knack for calming others when they are nervous or afraid? Are you thorough and have great attention to detail? Are you excellent at anticipating the needs of others? If so, the Oral Surgery Dental Assistant role is the right for you! This role will ensure that patients feel comfortable throughout the entire visit and that the doctor is supported during oral surgery procedures.
Why Choose West 10th Dental Group??
Rich office culture with hard-working teammates who are dedicated to providing quality care for our patients!
In-office CE credits at the company's expense!
Exposure to multiple specialties in one location!
Comprehensive care-based model!
State of the Art Facilities and Equipment!
Mentorship Opportunity- Phenomenal group of experienced Dental Assistants to learn from!
Duties (Include but are not limited to):
MUST HAVE AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF ORAL SURGERY EXPERIENCE
Conduct patient x-rays as instructed by the dentist and compliance of safety measures.
Conduct patient teeth impressions for models.
Conducts and record patient’s medical history for dentist’s reference.
Advise and educate patients on dental care.
Assisting dentist chair side.
Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
Provides information to patients and team members by answering questions and requests.
Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments, applying topical anesthetic, and removing stitches.
Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
Working in a standing position chairside during surgeries, moving about the office assisting in all patient matters, getting the operatories ready for surgery and cleaning up after surgery up to 8 hours per day
Assist doctors at the chairside during surgeries by suctioning, retracting, cutting sutures performing other duties as needed.
Keywords: oralsurgery, oral surgery, dental assisting, oral surgery dental assistant, dental, denstistry, dental surgery
Must have completed a Dental Assistant Certification Program OR be enrolled in a Dental Assistant Certification Program to be considered.
Radiology License Required.
Must be able to work 1 Saturday per month, 730a-2pm.