Dental Assistant (Surgical)

Description

PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

Part time or Full time available

We are seeking a highly skilled and professional Surgical, Endodontic/Periodontic Dental Assistant to support our dental team in clinical procedures, providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a team-based environment. This role involves handling a variety of surgical clinical duties for dental office operations, ranging in high complexity and skill. All aspects of the job require an exceptional level of customer service skills and a strong commitment to working well with patients, hygienists, doctors, and other dental office team members.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare treatment rooms for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols, ensuring a sterile and organized environment.
• Act as the support dental assistant for all dentists within the practice, providing seamless assistance during surgical procedures.
• Ensure adequate supplies are ordered and properly accounted for once received, maintaining inventory control.
• Ensure sufficient supplies in treatment rooms at the end of the day, restocking as necessary.
• Review schedules and prepare daily activities for all doctors they support, optimizing clinic operations.
• Set up, administer (where applicable), and maintain Nitrous Oxide & Oxygen (N2O) systems, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
• Demonstrate proficiency in traditional and digital impressions, ensuring accurate and efficient results.
• Provide inventory mechanisms for dental lab cases and ensure timely delivery for patient care.
• Maintain suction and water lines, ensuring proper functionality and hygiene.
• Distribute and collect completed documentation from patients, including medical history, and enter patient information into the electronic charting system.
• Provide instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering all necessary instruments to the treatment area, positioning instruments for the dentist's access, suctioning, and passing instruments during procedures.
• Assist in surgical procedures ensuring patient comfort and safety.
• Prepare and handle surgical instruments, ensuring they are sterilized and ready for use.
• Obtain and review needed consent for patient treatment, ensuring compliance with regulations.
• Provide postoperative instructions for treatment as prescribed by the dental provider, ensuring patient understanding and compliance.
• Ensure the operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, reporting repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment.
• Uphold office policies including HIPAA and OSHA regulations, ensuring compliance and maintaining patient confidentiality.
• Perform other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic practice setting.

Requirements

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
• Completion of a Dental Assisting Program is required with expanded functions, showcasing a commitment to professional development.
• Completion of a Dental Assisting Program is preferred, showcasing a commitment to professional development.
• Oral surgery assistance experience is required, demonstrating expertise in surgical procedures.
• Ability to assist the dentist with managing medical emergencies; maintaining CPR certification where required.
• Display initiative by maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks.
• High degree of flexibility, adapting to the needs of the practice and patients.

NICE TO HAVES:

• Familiarity with dental software and scheduling systems.
• Additional certifications or training in surgical dental.