Oral Surgery Assistant

Job Locations US-IL-Wheaton
Posted Date 5 days ago(12/20/2024 12:34 PM)
Job ID
2024-20661
# of Openings
1
Category
Hidden (24648)

Overview

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Grove Dental Associates - Lombard/Wheaton, IL 

 

Oral Surgery Assistant 

 

“Open Up” to A Whole New Dental Experience

 

Imagine working in a place which delivers best in class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first, every visit. Our guiding principle is empathy, and we want you to join us on our mission to transform the dental surgery experience.  Our practice partners with North American Dental Group which provides us with the necessary support in order to fulfill our purpose of ensuring excellent patient care.

 

Hours of Operation

Part time - Monday: 7:30am-6:00pm

 

Pay: $22.00-$27.00/hour based on experience  

Responsibilities

Skills Required to Make a Great “Impression” on Our Team

  • Provide assistance to surgeons during procedures including preparation and documentation
  • Provides excellent chair-side clinical support and assistance to Doctors which includes but not limited to: charting and operatory set-up and clean-up
  • Take dental radiographs/x-rays as well as cone beam 3D scans
  • Assist with Sedation Processes -prepare patients for treatment by talking them through the procedure
  • Monitor Patient Vital Statistics -monitor patient vital statistics and intravenous fluids during surgery and notify the surgeon about an issue as soon as it occurs.
  • Sterilize Equipment- Keeping the surgery area clean and tidy is a key aspect of an oral surgery assistant’s role, so it’s important that all equipment is sterilized before and after use and that all preparation areas are thoroughly cleaned to meet health and safety regulations
  • Provide Post-Operation Advice- After surgery, oral surgery assistants provide patients with follow-up instructions and postoperative care tips
  • Ability to take impressions and pour up plaster diagnostics models

Qualifications

So How Can You “Fill” This Role?

  • Dental Assisting Certification or prior on the job training and state required licensure
  • 1-5 years of experience preferred; will consider new graduates
  • Radiography/ X-RAY certification for respective state
  • CPR Certification required
  • Proficient in navigating Windows 7,8 and 10
  • Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patients

Benefits:

  • Health, Dental and Vision Insurance (Full-time employees)
  • Healthcare Spending Account
  • Paid Time Off
  • 401k
  • Voluntary Life & Disability Insurance
  • Referral Program
  • Employee Discount Program

Equal Opportunity Employer

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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