Dental Assistant (Oral Surgery)

Jimmy Jazz; Denton (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

PTO

Holiday pay

401k

Job summary

Texas Oral Surgery Group is seeking a driven Surgical Dental Assistant to support oral surgeons with clinical procedures, including surgeries and pre/post-op care. We emphasize a high standard of patient service, described as a “white gloves” approach, and offer a competitive pay rate with a comprehensive benefits package.

The role requires a Registered Dental Assistant certification, experience in dental/oral surgery, and willingness to travel to other offices as needed.

Qualifications

• Registered Dental Assistant certification is required.
• Experience in dental and/or oral surgery is preferred.
• Willingness to travel to other offices as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for consultations and procedures.
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and operatory.
• Complete radiographs and CBCT scans as needed.
• Prepare tray setups and maintain supplies in each operatory.
• Instruct patients on pre/postoperative care.
• Record patient charts and surgeon notes in the digital system.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, HIPAA and best practices.
• Assist with sedation processes and IV management.
• Escort sedated patients post-surgery.
• Support front office as needed.
• Track implant supplies.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Independent judgment

Confidentiality

Computer proficiency

Education

RDA certification

Job description

• Employee Type Full Time

Contact information

• Name Jordan Toney
• Phone [phone]
• Email [e-mail]

Texas Oral Surgery Group - Surgical Dental Assistant

We are looking for a driven surgical assistant to contribute to our "white gloves" treatment of our patients. New to oral surgery? Train with the best!

With a 4.9 star rating on Google, we're looking to find the next assistants to grow within their career with us!

We offer a competitive pay rate, along with a complete benefits package including health, dental, and vision insurance along with PTO, Holiday Pay, and 401k.

See what else makes us special at our website: https://www.texasoralsurgerygroup.com/

Office Address:

2711 Shoreline Drive

Suite 131

Schedule :

Monday, Tuesday (travel), Wednesday, and Friday

Mission:

The primary role of the Surgical Assistant is to assist the Oral Surgeons with clinical procedures including assisting with surgery and all pre- and post-op procedures plus contributing to a "white gloves" treatment of our patients.

Key Responsibilities of the Surgical Assistant :

• Prepare patients for consultations
• Keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment; clean each operatory in accordance with the state applicable infection control guidelines
• Complete radiographs and CBCT scans of patients in an efficient and timely manner
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, replenishing as needed to provide efficient patient care
• Instruct patients on pre/postoperative care as directed by the oral surgeon
• Record patient charting and all the surgeon’s notes in the digital patient chart as directed by the dentist
• Maintain strict compliance with applicable regulations, (e.g. OSHA, HIPAA requirements and best practices)
• Oversee sedation processes, IV supplies, histories, post-op, as needed
• Assist in recording drugs/vitals before and after surgery
• Escort/wheel sedated patients out after surgery
• Assisting the front office staff if/when necessary
• Assist with tracking implant supplies

Requirements of the surgical assistant position:

• Registered Dental Assistant certification
• Experience in working in dental and/or oral surgery
• Willingness to travel to other offices if/when needed

Essential Surgical Assistant Skills:

• Effective written, verbal and electronic communication
• Ability to gain trust and respect of the doctors, practice managers, teams, and peers
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to take initiative and exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertise
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Computer proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Practices shared accountability with other functional areas of the business

Texas Oral Surgery Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

OUR CORE VALUES

• Teamwork: We are one community; partners with a shared vision of success. We are more powerful together than alone.
• Integrity: We communicate honestly, transparently, and authentically. We take responsibility for our actions, building our reputation by doing what is right.
• Growth-Minded: We seek to constantly adapt and improve. We provide pathways for personal and professional fulfillment.
• Excellence: We are a performance-driven organization, with a passion for excellence in service and outcomes. We are committed to being the best version of ourselves each day.
• Respect: We actively listen and seek to understand. We are welcoming to all; treating others with dignity, compassion, and kindness.