Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery

Busy oral surgery and periodontal surgery office seeks enthusiastic dental assistant. The ideal candidate will be a detail-oriented, self-motivated team player, problem solver, and critical thinker to provide excellent quality, patient-centered care.

JOB SUMMARY: Under physician and/or manager supervision, the Oral Surgery Assistant is primarily responsible to assist providers with clinical procedures, including surgical and non-surgical procedures; pre-operative and post-operative procedures; and diagnostic procedures.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Effective interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal skills
• Proficiency with computer systems and knowledge of electronic health records
• Critical thinking skills and the utilization of sound judgement
• Ability to prioritize safety and recognize potential safety risks
• Knowledge of emergency procedures
• Practiced and effective service excellence skills
• Ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple tasks
• Ability to work and maintain focus in a fast-paced, patient-oriented service environment
• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and exhibit professional conduct in all work-related situations

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists with patient evaluations
• Assist surgeon with sedation and oral/periodontal surgical procedures
• Takes and records patient vital signs
• Accurately documents patient past medical/dental history, reason for visit, and patient encounter
• Accurately creates and records treatment plans; initiates predetermination of benefits
• Verifies procedures, accurately generates and completes appropriate forms such as consent, opioid, bisphosphonate, and service agreement forms
• Performs clinical duties such as passing instruments, suctioning, retracting, and cutting suture
• Documents and scans out implantable devices
• Performs recovery duties with patient and caregivers. Monitors patient progress, provides education and discharge instructions to patient caregivers, discontinues IVs, discharges patients per criteria
• Takes and processes digital x-rays and CT scans as required
• Prepares diagnostic models
• Accurately documents medications prescribed by HLOMS physicians
• Coordinates tissue transfers to pathology lab for analysis
• Initiates patient medical clearance processes ordered by HLOMS physicians
• Cleans operatories and equipment as required for efficient workflow
• Prepares operatories and trays as needed
• Cleans and sterilizes instruments as needed
• Checks for clinical phone messages, returns patient calls and manages and documents patient concerns
• Accurately schedules patient appointments
• Places patients on appropriate follow-up and/or task lists

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school education or equivalent
• Current CPR/BLS certification
• Current State of Ohio X-Ray license
• One year related experience in a dental environment
• A dental assisting certificate from an accredited school is strongly preferred
• Must have valid drivers license and reliable transportation. Must be willing to commute to office locations in Toledo, Bowling Green, and Wauseon as needed.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $19.00 per hour

Expected hours: 32 – 42 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Dental Assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19