Dental Assistant Oral Surgery

SUFFOLK ORAL SURGERY ASSOCIATES LLP; Town of Smithtown (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated surgical assistant to join their team. This role involves greeting patients, preparing them for surgery, and assisting the oral surgeon during procedures. You'll be responsible for taking digital x-rays, monitoring vital signs, and ensuring a sterile environment. If you're passionate about patient care and have experience in a surgical setting, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your career while contributing to a compassionate healthcare team. Join a supportive environment that values training and development, and enjoy a range of benefits including health insurance and paid time off.

Benefits

401(k)

Dental Insurance

Free Uniforms

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Profit Sharing

Training & Development

Vision Insurance

Wellness Resources

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certification from an accredited dental assistant program is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Greet and prepare patients for surgery.
• Assist the oral surgeon during procedures.
• Monitor patient positions and vital signs.

Skills

Patient Care

Digital X-Rays

Surgical Assistance

Monitoring Vital Signs

Sterilization Techniques

Education

High School Diploma

Dental Assistant Certification

Job description

Benefits:

Bonuses

401(k)

Dental insurance

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

The assistant is responsible for:

Greeting patient and preparing patients for surgery.

Taking digital x-rays and scans.

Assisting the oral surgeon during surgery by providing suction, monitoring of instruments, and swapping of tools as necessary.

Monitoring patient positions and vital signs during surgery.

Recording treatment information in patient records when needed.

Providing postoperative instructions to patients.

Sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays and preparing any other needed materials for cases.

Taking impressions as needed.

Suffolk Oral Surgery Associates, LLP reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Certification from an accredited dental assistant program a plus.

Experience: Preferably 1-3 years' experience as a surgical assistant but will consider candidates with 2-3 years' experience as a dental assistant.

CPR and DAANCE Certification a plus.

This position requires travel between three office locations

This position can include some weekend hours