Oral Surgery Dental Assistant - Surgical Team Support

Leading Edge Specialized Dentistry; New York (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K with matching

Health and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

In-house dental program

Scrub allowance

Job summary

Leading Edge Oral Surgery (Elmhurst) in Elmhurst, NY, seeks a dental assistant with prior experience in oral surgery to support the surgeon and care for patients through procedural and diagnostic tasks.

You will take digital radiographs, CBCT and intra-oral scans, maintain strict infection control, and prepare operatories for treatments while following OSHA guidelines. A strong patient-centered approach is essential for success.

Qualifications

• Prior dental assisting experience with surgical procedures required.
• Experience with digital radiographs, CBCT, and intra-oral (3d) scanning
• Any certification/license as required by the state to perform specified duties.
• A resume showing a consistent and stable employment history.
• Strong interpersonal communication delivering exceptional patient experiences.

Responsibilities

• Welcoming patients with a smile, making them comfortable throughout visits.
• Support the Oral Surgeon with various procedures.
• Taking digital radiographs, CBCT and intra-oral scans as prescribed.
• Ensure strict infection control by preparing and sterilizing instruments and equipment.
• Sanitizing and prepping operatories for treatments.
• Adhere to OSHA and safety policies for a secure environment.
• Educate patients on effective oral hygiene strategies as needed.
• Undertake diverse office tasks to support practice operations.

Skills

Dental assisting

Surgical procedures

Interpersonal communication

Tools

Digital radiographs

CBCT

Intra-oral scanning

Job description

Leading Edge Oral Surgery (Elmhurst) in Elmhurst, NY, seeks a dental assistant with prior experience in oral surgery to support the surgeon and care for patients through procedural and diagnostic tasks.

You will take digital radiographs, CBCT and intra-oral scans, maintain strict infection control, and prepare operatories for treatments while following OSHA guidelines. A strong patient-centered approach is essential for success.