Dental / Surgical Assistant

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Facility : 1717 University Building Clinic

Location : Fargo, ND

Address : 1717 S University Dr, Fargo, ND 58103, USA

Shift : 8 Hours - Day Shifts

Job Schedule : Full time

Weekly Hours : 40.00

Salary Range : $26.50 - $41.50

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Department Details

We are seeking a Dental / Surgical Assistant to join our team. In this role you will provide outstanding patient-centered care in the clinic and assist in with a variety of surgical cases including dental extractions, traumas, corrective jaw surgery, TMJ, head and neck cancer, and cleft palate surgery.

Schedule : Clinic hours are from 7 : 30am-4 : 30pm, and OR days are from 6 : 30am-5pm. No holidays, no weekends or call in this position.

Job Summary

Assists operating surgeons in carrying out technical surgical procedures in accordance with applicable safety laws and regulations. Assists operating surgeons with intra-operative procedures like homeostasis, exposure, closure, and other intraoperative technical functions that assist the surgeon in carrying out a safe procedure with optimal results for the patient. Develops specialized preoperative plans in coordination with appropriate surgeons and health team members. Prepares surgical tools and equipment, takes preventative measures to ensure applicable health and safety regulations are satisfied, and assist with patient positioning when necessary. Administers preoperative medications and reports the responses of patients to assigned surgeons and anesthesiologists.

Qualifications

Position requirements :

• A registered Dental Assistant in North Dakota
• Certification (or eligible to obtain) from the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) within 1 year of hire

Benefits

Sanford Health offers an attractive benefits package for qualifying full-time and part-time employees. Depending on eligibility, a variety of benefits include health insurance, dental insurance, vision insurance, life insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, work / life balance benefits, and a generous time off package to maintain a healthy home-work balance. For more information about Total Rewards, visit benefits .

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Sanford Health has a Drug Free Workplace Policy. An accepted offer will require a drug screen and pre-employment background screening as a condition of employment.

Req Number : R-0219801

Job Function : Allied Health

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