Dental Assistant

Gelfman and Birnbaum Oral Surgery; New York (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

Gelfman and Birnbaum Oral Surgery, located in Brooklyn, NY, is looking for a full-time Surgical Dental Assistant. The role involves assisting patients, obtaining vital signs, preparing for surgical procedures, and maintaining a sterile environment. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal and communication skills and must be professional and punctual. A valid CPR certification is preferred, as well as familiarity with Word and Excel. Employee benefits include 401(k) matching, health insurance, and paid time off.

Qualifications

• Must be friendly and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Punctual, professional, and a team player.
• Respectful to a diverse range of individuals.
• Valid CPR certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accompany patients to examination/procedure room and assist as needed.
• Act as a patient advocate.
• Obtain vital signs and prepare patients for procedures.
• Assist surgeon during surgery and monitor patients post-operation.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper stocking of examination/surgical room.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Ability to learn new skills

Bilingual

Tools

Word

Excel

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Surgical Dental Assistant

Busy Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery office in Brooklyn is seeking F/T Medical/Surgical Dental Assistant to join our team

Qualifications

• Must be friendly, able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be punctual, professional, and a team player
• Must be respectful to doctors and co-workers, patients and families from a wide range of cultural, social and economic backgrounds
• Must be willing and able to learn new skills
• Valid CPR certification preferred
• Knowledgeable of Word and Excel preferred
• Bilingual a plus- please indicate in your resume or cover letter

Duties and Responsibilities

Surgical Assistant

• Accompanies patients to examination/procedure room, assists patients as needed with walking and transferring
• Acts as a patient advocate
• Obtains vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate
• Prepares patients for procedures
• Provides set-up of examination/procedure room and instruments in accordance with proper sterilization techniques established by office and infection control policies
• Prepares consent forms
• Assists surgeon during surgery
• Assists and monitors patients in the recovery room
• Provides patients with discharge instructions
• Maintains examination/surgical room insuring cleanliness and proper stock of necessary supplies
• Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation and other hazardous substances; handles and disposes sharps appropriately
• Complies with OSHA, HIPPA rules and regulations

Pay will vary depending on experience and performance.