Lead Dental Assistant (Oral Surgery)

nan; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Continuing education credits

Health insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid sick time

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Job summary

We are seeking an experienced Lead Surgical Assistant to coordinate the clinical schedule for our oral surgery team and guide the clinical staff toward delivering the highest quality patient care. The ideal candidate has proven leadership abilities and a track record of efficient operation in a fast-paced dental setting.

Responsibilities include managing workflow, ensuring safety and compliance, directing front and back team communication, training staff, assisting during procedures, managing

Qualifications

• X-ray certification is required.
• CPR certification is required.
• DAANCE certification preferred but not essential.
• CT scanner and intraoral scanner experience is preferred.
• RDA/CDA certification preferred but not essential if candidate has track record.

Responsibilities

• Coordinating with doctors to ensure efficient clinical schedule and smooth patient flow.
• Overseeing the clinical schedule and coordinating all aspects of clinical workflow, including patient care, safety and efficiency.
• Ensuring delivery of exceptional quality of patient care.
• Fostering strong channels of communication across all levels of the practice (with a special focus on excellent communication between front & back teams to ensure seamless patient care).
• Responsible for overseeing and leading team members, and training.
• Overseeing OSHA/HIPAA officers.
• Compassionate and attentive patient care including educating patients on pre- and post-operative care.
• Overseeing and maintaining supplies and inventory, anticipating supply needs; placing and expediting orders, verifying receipt of supplies and ensuring overall system efficiency.
• Assisting oral surgeon with surgical procedures (IV Sedation and General Anesthesia) and patient consultations.
• Preparing treatment rooms following prescribed procedures and protocols.
• Sterilization and delivery of instruments to treatment area, positioning of instruments, suctioning and passing instruments to oral surgeon.

Skills

Leadership

Team coordination

Communication skills

Patient care

Education

X-ray certification

CPR Certification

DAANCE Certification

CT Scanner experience

Intraoral Scanner experience

RDA/CDA preferred

Job description

Lead Surgical Assistant

We are looking for an experienced candidate to join our team in the role of Lead Oral Surgery Dental Assistant. The Lead Surgical Assistant will be responsible for coordinating the clinical schedule for the doctors at our oral surgery practice, providing guidance to our clinical team and ensuring the highest quality of patient care. The candidate must have experience leading a dental team effectively.

Professionalism, efficiency, and experience are a must. Oral surgery experience is preferred but not required. This position provides opportunities for career advancement and growth in both professional and financial aspects.

Our ideal candidate will be an energetic team player who thrives in a fast paced environment.

Duties will include:

• Coordinating with doctors to ensure efficient clinical schedule and smooth patient flow;
• Overseeing the clinical schedule and coordinating all aspects of clinical workflow, including patient care, safety and efficiency;
• Ensuring delivery of exceptional quality of patient care;
• Fostering strong channels of communication across all levels of the practice (with a special focus on excellent communication between front & back teams to ensure seamless patient care);
• Responsible for overseeing and leading team members, and training;
• Overseeing OSHA/HIPAA officers;
• Compassionate and attentive patient care including educating patients on pre- and post-operative care;
• Overseeing and maintaining supplies and inventory, anticipating supply needs; placing and expediting orders, verifying receipt of supplies and ensuring overall system efficiency;
• Assisting oral surgeon with surgical procedures (IV Sedation and General Anesthesia) and patient consultations;
• Preparing treatment rooms following prescribed procedures and protocols;
• Sterilization and delivery of instruments to treatment area, positioning of instruments, suctioning and passing instruments to oral surgeon.

Additional Qualifications:

• X-ray certification
• CPR Certification
• DAANCE Certification preferred but not essential
• CT Scanner/Intraoral Scanner experience
• RDA/CDA preferred but not essential if candidate has a track record of experience.

Our staff is friendly, motivated and organized. They are integral to the success of our practice, which has been dedicated to providing patients with a positive and high-quality experience for over 40 years.

Office hours are Monday through Thursday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm and Friday 7:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Competitive pay, bonus and benefits (paid time off, holidays, health insurance).

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $28-$32 per hour (commensurate with experience) + Generous Bonus

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $28.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Medical Specialty:

• Surgery

Work Location:

• In person