Oral Surgery Assistant

Detroit Medical Center; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Career development & education

Job summary

DMC Receiving Hospital is seeking a compassionate Dental Assistant to support oral surgery procedures under physician and/or manager supervision. You will provide chair-side assistance, prepare instruments, and ensure readiness for local and general anesthesia.

A strong focus on patient care and a clean, safe treatment area is essential. Responsibilities include radiography, glucose testing, and some front desk/clerical support.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Certified Dental Assistant or 3+ years of dental assisting with Radiography Certification (MI program).
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Oral Surgeons with procedures and chair-side support.
• Handle instruments, suction, retraction, and preparation for local/general anesthesia.
• Perform dental radiography and glucose testing per orders.
• Provide front desk support and clerical coverage as needed.
• Maintain a clean, safe treatment room and proper sterilization.

Skills

Dental assisting

BLS certification

Patient care

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Michigan Dental Assisting Radiography Certification

Job description

Embark on a rewarding career with DMC Receiving Hospital. If you are a compassionate healthcare professional eager to contribute to patient care, this is your opportunity where your skills make a difference every day. Join us in delivering exceptional healthcare with a personal touch.

Benefits Statement

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off (PTO)
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location and is determined by employment status

Job Summary

Under physician and/or manager supervision, utilizes skills and independent judgment acquired via schooling, certification, and/or on the job training to assist the Oral Surgeons to perform oral surgery procedures efficiently.

Scrubs on all types of Oral Surgery procedures, handles surgical instruments and materials, anticipates the needs of the Oral Surgeon and assists as directed for both local and general anesthesia.

Provides general chair-side assistance (draping patients, suctioning, retraction, sponging, chinning, etc.) and anticipates Oral Surgeon needs for treatment specified for local and general anesthesia.

Prepares for scheduled operative procedures assuring that necessary equipment, instruments and supplies are available and ready to use.

Maintains a clean and safe treatment room. Removes dressings and sutures.

Performs point of care glucose testing per physician orders. Performs dental radiography to insure radiation health and safety, film exposure and processing.

Provides coverage of clerical functions, such as answering phones, providing front desk support, etc.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certified Dental Assistant, or a minimum of three years of dental assisting experience with certification of completing the Michigan Dental Assisting Radiography Program.
• BLS certification.

Facility Statement

DMC Detroit Receiving Hospital, Michigan’s first Level I Trauma Center, helped pioneer the evolution of emergency medicine and currently has one of the busiest and most well-equipped emergency departments anywhere. The first and largest verified burn center in the state is at Receiving, and it is one of only 43 in the nation. Receiving also offers the state’s leading 24/7 hyperbaric oxygen program, Metro Detroit’s first certified primary stroke center, and the nationally recognized and accredited DMC Rosa Parks Geriatric Center of Excellence.

EEO Statement

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Job: Office/Clinic/Practice

Primary Location: Detroit, Michigan

Facility: DMC Receiving Hospital

Job Type: Full Time

Shift Type: Day

Shift Begin: 7:00 AM Shift End: 5:30 PM

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.

Tenet participates in the E-Verify program. Follow the link below for additional information.

E-Verify: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

The employment practices of Tenet Healthcare and its companies comply with all applicable laws and regulations.

Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant’s or employee’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Tenet will make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities unless doing so would result in an undue hardship.