Surgical Dental Assistant – Oral & Maxillofacial Team

Forge-Specialty-Partners-LLC; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Disability insurance

Employee discount

Health insurance

Life insurance

Opportunities for advancement

Paid time off

Pet insurance

Vision insurance

Job summary

Indianapolis Oral Surgery is seeking a full-time Dental Surgery Assistant to join our state-of-the-art practice. You will assist oral and maxillofacial surgeons in outpatient procedures, prepare patients and instruments, manage supplies, and support patient education.

The ideal candidate has a BLS certification, a dental program or equivalent experience, and strong communication and multitasking abilities. This in-person role offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• BLS Certification is required.
• A valid Driver’s License is required.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Completed Dental Program or comparable experience.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Functions as surgical scrub technician for outpatient oral and maxillofacial procedures.
• Prepares patients and surgical instruments for procedures.
• Gathers, checks and opens supplies and equipment.
• Places IVs for sedation and assists with medication administration.
• Calculates and administers IV medications per surgeon order.
• Sets up the procedure table with instruments, supplies and meds.
• Anticipates needs of the surgeon and passes instruments during procedures.
• Circulates in the operatory to ensure patient needs and documentation are met.
• Enters procedural notes into EMR and provides pre/post-operative education.
• Assists surgeon with specialized equipment such as Medit scanner.
• Captures CBCT/Panoramic X-rays and sterilizes equipment per protocol.
• Assembles surgical trays and ensures OSHA/DHEC/HIPAA compliance.
• Maintains highest level of customer service and office etiquette.

Skills

Excellent communication

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Education

Dental Program or comparable experience

Tools

Medit scanner

Job description

Indianapolis Oral Surgery is seeking a full-time Dental Surgery Assistant to join our state-of-the-art practice. You will assist oral and maxillofacial surgeons in outpatient procedures, prepare patients and instruments, manage supplies, and support patient education.

The ideal candidate has a BLS certification, a dental program or equivalent experience, and strong communication and multitasking abilities. This in-person role offers a comprehensive benefits package and growth opportunities