What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oral Surgery Dental Assistant *6+Mths EXP REQ position at Arctic Oral Surgery?
Oral surgery dental assistant duties and responsibilities;
- Clean, package, sterilize, and store instruments according to sterile technique
- Maintain accurate logs on the surgical instruments/autoclaves/hand pieces/and daily test strips
- Maintain monthly spore test on autoclave cleanings initial each entry with date and time.
- Maintain log of fire extinguisher checks throughout the office
- Clean and maintain in working order surgical hand pieces and maintain accurate repair logs on the surgical hand pieces.
- Keep oral surgery units ready, stocked and clean
- Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
- Sterilize all instruments and hand pieces according to OSHA regulations
- Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized
- Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display
- Assist nurse in calling in medications to pharmacies as doctors directs
- Assist nurse in making post-operative call to all surgery patients (the morning surgeries that afternoon, the afternoon patients the next business day)
- Assisting nurse in gather appropriate medical documentation from medical offices
Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Detail-oriented with strong organizational abilities
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- Compassionate and caring attitude towards patients
- Strong problem-solving skills
If you are a skilled Dental Assistant looking for a rewarding opportunity, we invite you to apply. We offer competitive pay and a supportive work environment. Join our dental office team today!
Ideal candidate - Registered Dental Assistant - RDA
RDA is not required but preferred, at least 6 months dental experience is required.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour
Expected hours: 24 – 32 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Free parking
- On-the-job training
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Work Location: In person
Salary : $30 - $33