Dental Assistant
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POSITION PURPOSE Are you passionate about patient care and looking to make a difference in a surgical setting? Join our team as a Dental Surgical Assistant, where you'll assist the surgeon during consultations and surgeries, enhance patient satisfaction, and boost office efficiency. In this role, you'll provide outstanding pre-operative and post-operative care, ensuring the highest standards for our patients. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES • Surgical Support: Assist the doctor during oral surgeries, seat patients, and take vitals. Maintain competency in anesthesia monitoring and ensure all consent forms and treatment plans are accurately completed. • Patient Care Expert: Provide clear and concise pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients. Obtain necessary medical clearances and maintain excellent patient care standards. • Compliance and Safety Adherence: Adhere to OSHA and regulatory guidelines, ensuring radiation protection for all patients and producing radiographic images with proper exposure techniques and anatomical positioning. • Record Keeping and Documentation: Document and maintain accurate records/charting in compliance with established standards. • Equipment and Instrument Maintenance: Prepare and maintain clinical equipment and instruments, ensuring they are in good working condition for each procedure. • Interpersonal Relations: Maintain good rapport and cooperative relationships with patients, doctors, and team members. Approach conflicts constructively, identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution. • Confidentiality and Professionalism: Maintain the confidentiality of patient, clinic, and hospital information, discussing sensitive information only among appropriate personnel in private settings. • Patient Experience Enhancement: Provide an excellent patient experience, ensuring their comfort and satisfaction throughout their visit. • Adaptability and Flexibility: Accept special projects and additional responsibilities as needed, demonstrating flexibility in a dynamic work environment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS • Safety Adherent: Follow strict safety guidelines and procedures according to OSHA and office standards. • Policy Follower: Adhere to all office policies diligently. • Interpersonal Dynamo: Maintain a positive rapport with patients and team members through excellent interpersonal skills. • Clear Communicator: Effectively communicate verbally with patients and staff in a clear and professional manner. • Detail-Oriented: Work efficiently with a keen eye for detail. • Flexible Worker: Adapt to changing job duties and work schedules as needed. • Active Listener: Demonstrate active listening by fully engaging in conversations, understanding points being made, asking relevant questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions. Previous Experience/Education: • 3 years of experience in dental surgical assistance required • Premium rate offered for assistants that are DAANCE Certified Certifications and Safety Requirements: 1. Basic CPR Certification required 2. Oral and Maxillofacial Assisting/Dental Assistant Certification preferred 3. Hepatitis B Vaccination & Titer 4. TB Vaccination & Titer Our POWER Values form the foundation of our ability to deliver exceptional healthcare experiences and achieve sustainable growth. P assion for Patient Care O utstanding Results W inning Attitude E mbracing Continuous Improvement R espect for Self and Others Sign On Bonus $750 Starting Salary $17.00 per hour Employment Type: Full Time Bonus/Commission: No