Dental Assistant II

iHire; McLean (VA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in McLean is seeking a diligent Oral Surgery Assistant. The role involves supporting the oral surgeon before, during, and after procedures, ensuring patient comfort, and managing surgical instruments. Ideal candidates will have a strong understanding of oral surgery procedures and excellent communication skills.

Benefits

401(k) Matching

Dental Insurance

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant program.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Dental X-ray license required.

Responsibilities

• Assist oral surgeon during procedures and ensure patient comfort.
• Manage surgical instruments and maintain sterilization protocols.
• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling and charting.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Patient Care

Education

High School Diploma

Surgical Assistant Certification

CPR/BLS Certification

Dental X-ray License

Job description

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Job Type: Fulltime

Summary

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We are looking for a diligent oral surgery assistant to support our oral surgeon before, during, and after each dental procedure. To be successful as an oral surgery assistant, you should be highly organized and attentive to patients' needs. An outstanding oral surgery assistant should have an excellent understanding of oral surgery procedures and exceptional hand-eye coordination.

Surgical Responsibilities

• Proper instrument cleaning in accordance with infection control and biohazard protocols.
• Autoclave operation and function.
• Surgical tray set-up.
• Identification of instruments used in the clinic.
• Room set up/break down for IV anesthesia and surgery.
• Seat patient and perform pre-op set-up.
• Review charts.
• Nitrous oxide set-up.
• Proper positioning of restraints.
• Support airway for sedated patients.
• Demonstrate patient calming techniques.
• Ability to circulate and retrieve instruments.
• Monitor patients post anesthesia.
• Assess if patients need to see a doctor.
• Understand emergency procedures and operation of emergency equipment.
• Perform daily, weekly, and quarterly preventative maintenance on instruments, equipment, and headpieces.
• Provide excellent patient care.
  
  

Non-Surgical Responsibilities

• Familiar with all forms and handouts (procedure-based, consent forms, etc.).
• Aware of and in compliance with OSHA requirements (e.g. personal protection)
• Greet patients and make them feel comfortable.
• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, filing, and charting.
• Perform patient consultations.
• Provide discharge instructions.
• Make follow up phone calls to patients.
• Take X-Rays / scans.
• Enter EMR notes for various appointments and procedures.
• Properly closing and opening the office each day (Tanks, Suction, Xray)
• Back-up co-workers as needed.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant program.
• Certification as a Surgical Assistant.
• Current CPR/BLS certification required.
• Dental X-ray license (Pano, PA, CBCT) required.
• Great organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to provide excellent patient care, even under stressful circumstances.
• Consistent professionalism in appearance and attitude.
  
  

Schedule

• Monday – Friday, 7:30am - 4:30pm
  
  

Benefits

• 401(k) Matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Referral Program
  
  

Special Requirements

• Woking in-office is an essential function to this job.
• Must be able to stand up to 80% of the time at minimum.
• Physical requirements include driving, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time.
• This is not an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. Management may require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
  
  

Beacon Oral Specialists Management, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Employment Type: Full Time

Years Experience: 1 - 3 years

Salary: $22 - $28 Hourly

Bonus/Commission: No

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care and Medical Practices

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