Dental Surgical Assistant - Growth-Minded, Team-Driven

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

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.