Are you interested in joining a company that is focused on clinical excellence, positive patient experiences, community outreach, environmental stewardship, and team member growth? At Big Island Oral Surgery, we are privileged to offer comprehensive oral surgery care in a collaborative environment where exceeding expectations is our goal. Our modern office is outfitted with the latest equipment and technology including 3D imaging, scanning, and printing.

We are inviting an energetic, self-motivated, and dedicated individual to join our team as a professional full time surgical dental assistant. You must be passionate about your career and be eager to enhance the patient experience. The role of the surgical dental assistant is essential in delivering exceptional patient care and clinical outcomes to meet the needs of our patients and referring dentists. These needs include, but are not limited to, general dentoalveolar surgery, implant surgery and reconstructive surgery. The surgical assistant will support the surgeon and patients before, during, and after surgery, perform administrative tasks as needed, and maintain a safe, hygienic workplace.

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• 1 Year Clinical Dental Experience
• Current BLS Certification or ability to obtain within 30 days
• Word processing/computer skills

Experience/Certification desired:

• Implant surgery Experience
• IV Sedation Experience
• DAANCE Certification
• Dental Assistant Certification
• X-Ray Certification
• Digital Workflow Experience

Full time employees receive the following benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) With Employer Match
• Employee Sponsored CE Opportunities
• Other bonuses and recognition programs

Responsibilities:

• Interacting with patients throughout their journey in a friendly, informative, and supportive manner
• Take vital signs, performing point of care testing of blood glucose
• Take CBCTs, clinical photography, and intraoral scans
• Prepare, stock, and clean patient rooms
• Appropriately prepare equipment and supplies necessary for procedures while anticipating the surgeons needs
• Maintains an unobstructed operative field using surgical retractors, sponges, suction, and irrigating equipment
• Appropriately use, handle, and process all equipment and instruments
• Follow all OSHA, CDC and practice safety policies
• Maintain strict compliance with HIPAA and Privacy Policy
• Other related duties as assigned.

Compensation: Competitive hourly rate, commensurate with experience and training.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hilo, HI 96720: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person