PURPOSE OF THE JOB:
We are seeking a highly skilled and professional Surgical Dental Assistant to support our dental team in clinical procedures, providing a high level of patient care and satisfaction while operating in a team-based environment. This role involves handling a variety of surgical clinical duties for dental office operations, ranging in high complexity and skill. All aspects of the job require an exceptional level of customer service skills and a strong commitment to working well with patients, hygienists, doctors, and other dental office team members.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare treatment rooms for patients by following prescribed procedures and protocols, ensuring a sterile and organized environment.
- Act as the support dental assistant for all dentists within the practice, providing seamless assistance during surgical procedures.
- Ensure adequate supplies are ordered and properly accounted for once received, maintaining inventory control.
- Ensure sufficient supplies in treatment rooms at the end of the day, restocking as necessary.
- Review schedules and prepare daily activities for all doctors they support, optimizing clinic operations.
- Set up, administer (where applicable), and maintain Nitrous Oxide & Oxygen (N2O) systems, ensuring patient safety and comfort.
- Demonstrate proficiency in traditional and digital impressions, ensuring accurate and efficient results.
- Provide inventory mechanisms for dental lab cases and ensure timely delivery for patient care.
- Maintain suction and water lines, ensuring proper functionality and hygiene.
- Distribute and collect completed documentation from patients, including medical history, and enter patient information into the electronic charting system.
- Provide instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering all necessary instruments to the treatment area, positioning instruments for the dentist's access, suctioning, and passing instruments during procedures.
- Assist in surgical procedures ensuring patient comfort and safety.
- Prepare and handle surgical instruments, ensuring they are sterilized and ready for use.
- Obtain and review needed consent for patient treatment, ensuring compliance with regulations.
- Provide postoperative instructions for treatment as prescribed by the dental provider, ensuring patient understanding and compliance.
- Ensure the operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, following manufacturer's instructions, troubleshooting malfunctions, reporting repairs, maintaining equipment inventories, and evaluating new equipment.
- Uphold office policies including HIPAA and OSHA regulations, ensuring compliance and maintaining patient confidentiality.
- Perform other duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic practice setting.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
- High school diploma or General Education Degree (GED) is required.
- Completion of a Dental Assisting Program is required with expanded functions, showcasing a commitment to professional development.
- Completion of a Dental Assisting Program is preferred, showcasing a commitment to professional development.
- Oral surgery assistance experience is required, demonstrating expertise in surgical procedures.
- Ability to assist the dentist with managing medical emergencies; maintaining CPR certification where required.
- Display initiative by maintaining professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and establishing personal networks.
- High degree of flexibility, adapting to the needs of the practice and patients.
NICE TO HAVES:
- Familiarity with dental software and scheduling systems.
- Additional certifications or training in surgical dental.
