Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery

Job Description

Job DescriptionThe assistant is responsible for:

• Greeting patient and preparing patients for surgery.
• Taking digital x-rays and scans.
• Assisting the oral surgeon during surgery by providing suction, monitoring of instruments, and swapping of tools as necessary.
• Monitoring patient positions and vital signs during surgery.
• Recording treatment information in patient records when needed.
• Providing postoperative instructions to patients.
• Sterilizing and disinfecting instruments, setting up instrument trays and preparing any other needed materials for cases.
• Taking impressions as needed.

Suffolk Oral Surgery Associates, LLP reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Certification from an accredited dental assistant program a plus.
• Experience: Preferably 1-3 years' experience as a surgical assistant but will consider candidates with 2-3 years' experience as a dental assistant.
• CPR and DAANCE Certification a plus.
• This position requires travel between three office locations
• This position can include some weekend hours