Surgical Dental Assistant - J. Edward Staffing LLC
West Harrison, NY 10604
About the Job
Advance Your Career with ClearChoice as a Surgical Assistant!
Serve patients in life changing implant dentistry, while advancing your career within a positive employee-centered culture. We're searching for passionate, team-oriented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment!
At ClearChoice it is about more than restoring teeth; it's about changing people's lives.
The Opportunity:
- Full-time, paid Surgical Assistant position to assist skilled oral surgeons and/or prosthodontists in all tasks related to oral surgery procedures.
- Competitive compensation $24 - 28/hr based on level of experience.
- Four-day work week; 40 hours per week.
- Benefits package including medical, dental and vision insurance, in addition to a
- retirement (401(k)) plan.
- Some roles are eligible for a merit-based, discretionary performance bonus.
- Personal and professional development opportunities through ClearChoice University.
- Career Advancement several of our top dental assistants have elevated into leadership, and specialized education and training roles across the country.
Responsibilities:
- Assisting the oral surgeon and/or prosthodontist in all chairside tasks related to dental implant surgery - retraction, suctioning, isolation, airway protection, patient monitoring.
- Assisting the oral surgeon in the set-up, administration and recording of procedures under local anesthesia, nitrous sedation and IV sedation.
- Assisting the oral surgeon and/or prosthodontist in the passing of dental instrumentation and dental implant parts and components.
- Providing pre- and post-operative care and instructions to patients.
- Preparing materials for impressions and taking dental x-rays, as directed by the oral surgeon and/or prosthodontist.
- Sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment, preparing trays of instruments for procedures.
- Assisting in obtaining medical clearances from patients' physicians.
- Be familiar and comply with all Health and Safety rules and guidelines on infection control.
- Performing additional office duties as needed to include scheduling and receiving patients, ordering supplies, and records management.
- Additional duties as assigned per state regulations or licensing requirements.
Qualifications:
- Experience as a Surgical Assistant is required
- Self-starter mentality with a relentless focus on high quality patient care.
- Passion for making a difference in patients' lives and alignment with our values of Impact, Conviction, Compassion, Passion for Learning, Teamwork, Integrity, and Trust.
- All candidates must possess valid certifications that comply with applicable state laws.
Source : J. Edward Staffing LLC