What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Assistant position at Central Washington Oral and Facial Surgery?
Surgical Assistant
Immediate opening for a full-time Surgical Assistant. The ideal candidate must be punctual, dedicated to teamwork, have strong attention to detail, and be motivated to work in a fast-paced surgical setting. We are willing to train a Dental Assistant, Surgical Technician, or Medical Assistant with relevant experience.
We offer paid training, paid vacation, medical and dental insurance, and 401(k) benefits.
Surgical Assistants are responsible for clinical and technical procedures under the supervision of a licensed oral surgeon. Duties include:
- Set up and break down of surgical suites
- Taking and monitoring vital signs
- Assisting during surgeries (passing instruments, aspirating intraoral fluids, mixing materials and medicaments during examinations or treatment)
- Recovery of patients from anesthesia
- Sterilization of instruments
- Charting within Electronic Medical Records (EMR)
- Taking radiographic images, including 3D cone beam scans and PA x-rays
- Educating and preparing patients for surgical procedures during consultations
Requirements
- Current Dental Assistant registration
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Past experience with EMRs preferred
- Bilingual English and Spanish preferred, but not required
- Must be willing to travel to our Moses Lake and Wenatchee locations for training and occasional coverage as needed
- Reliable transportation and willingness to work across multiple office locations
Schedule & Location
This is a full-time position.
- Wednesday and Thursday: Ellensburg office
- Remaining scheduled workdays: Yakima office
- Occasional travel to our Moses Lake and Wenatchee offices may be required for training and operational needs.
Job Type
Full-time
Pay
$21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Flextime
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- On-the-job training
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Profit sharing
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Language:
- English (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $23