Dental Surgical Assistant

Paradigm Oral Health; Westlake (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading oral surgery practice dedicated to exceptional patient care and teamwork. As a Dental Surgical Assistant, you'll play a vital role in supporting surgeons during procedures, ensuring patient safety, and maintaining a sterile environment. This entry-level position offers the opportunity to grow within a compassionate team that values hard work and dedication. With a focus on exceptional service to both patients and referring doctors, you will help us continue to provide top-notch oral surgery care. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required; BLS certification needed.
• 1+ year of related experience preferred; DAANCE and Radiology certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist surgeons during surgery by performing duties like tissue retraction.
• Monitor patient status and maintain aseptic technique throughout procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Critical thinking

Attention to detail

Manual dexterity

Basic computer knowledge

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

BLS certification

DAANCE certification

Radiology certification

Job description

We are an elite oral surgery practice that is committed to exceptional care for our patients and first-class service to our referring doctors. We are looking for a fun, hardworking, compassionate team player to help us grow the practice and continue to serve our community with all of their oral surgery needs. Previous oral surgery experience is a plus but not required.

The role of the Dental Surgical Assistant is critical in providing exceptional patient care resulting in the best clinical outcomes and meeting the needs of our patients.

Role and Responsibilities

The Dental Surgical Assistant will help surgeons during surgery by performing duties such as tissue retraction, intravenous lines, and completing documentation.

• Performs preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care.
• Verifies the identity of patients and operative sites.
• Discusses with surgeon the nature of the surgical procedure including operative consent and methods of operative exposure.
• Monitors and maintains aseptic technique throughout procedures.
• Maintains an unobstructed operative field using surgical retractors, sponges, and suctioning and irrigating equipment.
• Determines availability of necessary equipment and supplies for operative procedures.
• Obtains and inspects sterile and non-sterile surgical equipment, supplies, and instruments.
• Operates sterilization devices.
• Monitors patient intraoperative status.
• Obtains dental radiographs and dental imaging.
• Completes patient clinical narratives.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required or the ability to complete within 1 month of hire.
• At least one year of related experience preferred.
• DAANCE certification preferred.
• Licensed dental assistant preferred.
• Radiology certification preferred.

Skills and Abilities

• Basic computer knowledge.
• Ability to work well in a team and individually.
• Good judgment and critical thinking skills.
• Passion for keeping people safe.
• Strong attention to detail, vigilance, and meticulous care on the job.
• Excellent manual dexterity.
• Superior listening skills with the ability to quickly comprehend instructions in emergency situations.
• Basic knowledge of medical terminology.

Seniority Level

Entry level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Hospitals and Health Care