What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oral Surgery Assistant position at Horizon Family Dental Care?
_ ***Oral surgery experience required***_
Horizon Family Dental Care is looking for an experienced oral surgery dental assistant to add to our growing team! We are a multi-specialty practice, who treats patients of all ages. We would love to add an oral surgery assistant who is passionate about dentistry, their patients, and their team.
At Horizon, our team is the most important resource in our service commitment to our patients.
By applying the principles of trust, honesty, respect, integrity, and commitment, we nurture and maximize talent to the benefit of each individual and the company.
Horizon fosters a work environment where diversity is valued, quality of life is enhanced, individual aspirations are fulfilled and Horizons values are strengthened.
Benefits of Horizon include:
- Paid Time Off/ Holiday Pay
- Bonuses
- Health & Vision Insurance
- 401K with employer matching
We look forward to working with you!
***Oral surgery experience required!
***DAANCE Certification preferred!
***Dentrix experience required!
Responsibilities
- Assist oral surgeon during surgical procedures, ensuring all necessary instruments and equipment are prepared and readily available.
- Provide chairside assistance, anticipating the needs of the oral surgeon and maintaining a sterile field throughout the procedure.
- Utilize knowledge of Dental assisting techniques to support the oral surgeon in delivering high-quality patient care.
- Follow aseptic techniques and infection control protocols to prevent the spread of infections in the oral surgery setting.
- Document patient information accurately using Dentrix software, ensuring all records are up to date and organized.
- Assist in taking X-rays and other medical imaging as needed for oral surgery procedures.
- Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA regulations at all times.
- Collaborate with the dental receptionist to schedule appointments and ensure smooth patient flow in the oral surgery practice.
Qualifications
- Chairside assisting
- Medical terminology
- Aseptic technique
- Anatomy knowledge
- Infection control
- Dentrix
- Dental assisting
These qualifications are essential for the role of an Oral Surgery Assistant. Candidates should possess strong chairside assisting skills, a good understanding of medical terminology, proficiency in aseptic techniques, knowledge of anatomy, and a commitment to infection control practices. Additionally, experience with Dentrix and dental assisting is highly preferred for this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Experience:
- oral surgery assistant: 1 year (Required)
- Dentrix: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- DAANCE Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $22 - $27