What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oral Surgery Dental Assistant position at Lehigh Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery?
Responsibilities:
- Assist the dentist during dental procedures
- Take and record patients' vital signs
- Prepare treatment rooms for patient examinations
- Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment
- Take dental X-rays and process them for the dentist's review
- Educate patients on oral hygiene and post-operative care
- Maintain accurate patient records and documentation
- Perform basic laboratory tasks, such as pouring models and trimming impressions
Skills:
- Proficient in using CAD (Computer-Aided Design) software for dental prosthetics
- Strong knowledge of dental anatomy and terminology
- Familiarity with Epic or other electronic medical record systems
- Skilled in taking dental X-rays and following proper safety protocols
- Knowledge of aseptic techniques to maintain a sterile environment
- Ability to assess patient needs and provide appropriate care
- Understanding of infection control protocols to prevent the spread of diseases
- Proficient in medical documentation and record keeping
As a Dental Assistant, you will play a crucial role in assisting the dentist during procedures, ensuring patient comfort, and maintaining a clean and safe environment. Your skills in vital signs monitoring, CAD software, dental anatomy knowledge, medical terminology, X-ray imaging, aseptic technique, patient assessment, infection control, and medical documentation will be essential in providing high-quality dental care.
Join our team of dedicated professionals and contribute to improving the oral health of our patients. Apply now!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $25.00 per hour
Expected hours: 32 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Location:
- Allentown, PA 18103 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $25
