Dental / Surgical Assistant for the Oral Surgery Practice

NSCOFS; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company parties

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Job summary

NSCOFS in Skokie, IL is seeking a dental assistant to support the oral surgery team. You will prepare operatory rooms, seat patients, document medical history and consent forms, and help maintain a smooth patient flow.

Responsibilities include sterilizing instruments per OSHA/CDC, restocking supplies, assisting the oral surgeon during procedures, taking and scanning films, and ensuring CPR certification is current.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with clinical dental assisting duties.
• CPR certification required.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced surgical environment.

Responsibilities

• Set up rooms for all operative procedures.
• Turn over room in efficient manner.
• Seat patients and assist with intake and documentation, including medical history and consent forms.
• Stock/restock room with instruments prior to each procedure.
• After each patient, sterilize operatory and instrumentation according to OSHA / CDC standards.
• Be aware of schedule changes, and other procedures progress in order to prioritize actions.
• Utilize office equipment by taking and scanning films.
• Assist Oral Surgeon during treatment procedures.
• Maintain CPR Certification.

Skills

Operatory setup

Patient seating & intake

Infection control OSHA/CDC

Team player

CPR certification

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts

We are a well-established, high tech, oral surgery practice that focuses on quality care and personal attention.

We are proud to offer competitive pay and robust benefits package! We are committed to our team and our patients and strive to provide the best experience for everyone who comes through our doors.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The scope of work encompasses a variety of clinical duties which promote effective and efficient operation of the practice and fosters favorable public relations with patients, staff, and referring doctors.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Set up rooms for all operative procedures
• Turn over room in efficient manner.
• Seat patients and assist with intake and documentation, including medical history and consent forms.
• Stock/restock room with instruments prior to each procedure.
• After each patient, sterilize operatory and instrumentation according to OSHA / CDC standards.
• Be aware of schedule changes, and other procedures progress in order to prioritize actions.
• Utilize office equipment by taking and scanning films
• Assist Oral Surgeon during treatment procedures.
• Maintain CPR Certification.

THIS ROLE IS PERFECT FOR:

• Someone who is a team player
• Someone with who takes pride in their work
• Someone who has a growth mind-set
• Someone who is internally motivated
• Someone who wants to create an exceptional patient experience
• Someone who sees the true value in dentistry and the services we provide

Join us in providing top-notch oral and facial surgical care to our community!