Dental Surgical Assistant

2 weeks ago

New Lenox, Illinois, United States SGA Dental Partners Full time
About Our Team

We are a dynamic and compassionate team at SGA Dental Partners, dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and attention. Our office prides itself on fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment, where every team member feels valued and empowered to grow professionally.

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Dental Surgical Assistant to join our team at Tifton/Mossy Oak Oral Surgery. As a key member of our surgical team, you will assist in the performance of quality, caring, clinical dentistry by aiding the doctor smoothly and unobtrusively during examinations and treatment.

Key Responsibilities
  • Prepares all operatories, including setup, decontamination, sterilization of instruments, cleaning, and restocking.
  • Maintains the cleanliness of the lab and ensures all chemical solutions are properly stored.
  • Ensures lights, units, oxygen equipment, and automatic processors are turned on prior to the first patient service.
  • Provides exceptional customer service support to patients by escorting them to and from the operatory and prepping them for care by the doctor.
  • Reviews patient medical history, progress from previous visits, and scheduled treatment plans with each patient.
  • Takes impressions for diagnostic and opposing models and pours up models in stone.
  • Assists the doctor by passing instruments, aspirating intra-oral fluids, mixing materials, and medicaments during examinations or procedures.
  • Records treatment information on the patient's chart, including treatment rendered, type of treatment planned, and amount of chair time, doctor time, and assistant time needed for the next visit.
  • Schedules patient appointments as needed for follow-up and post-op.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality and takes every precaution to secure Protected Health Information (PHI) under HIPAA.
  • Helps administer oxygen and IV sedation to patients as applicable.
  • Provides instructions to patients and post-op instructions for extractions and surgery.
  • Reviews the schedule and ensures lab cases are sent out, checked in, and inspected, and present at the patient's appointment.
  • Orders supplies.
Requirements
  • Must have dental experience.
  • Skilled in the use of standard surgical office equipment, including Autoclave, statim, model trimmer, Panoramic/CBCT, oxygen, laser, intra-oral camera, handpieces, and education to take blood pressure.
  • Knowledge of cross-contamination and how to prevent it.
  • Knowledge of OSHA regulations and changes.
  • Ability to take radiographs, including CBCT, Pano, and PA's.
  • Knowledge of English composition, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
  • Ability to use standard office equipment and computer software (MS Excel, Word, Practice Management Software).
  • Ability to engender trust from the doctors, co-workers, and patients.
  • Ability to work cooperatively with management, staff, and patients.
  • Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete tasks in a timely and independent manner.
  • Ability to accept constructive criticism.
  • Ability to understand and follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, and maintain confidentiality.
  • Ability to quickly grasp relevant concepts regarding duties and responsibilities.
  • Maintain continuing education courses.
Education/Experience
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Graduate of accredited Surgical Assisting program.
  • Two years of Surgical Assisting experience required.
Special Requirements/Certifications/Licenses
  • CPR and First Aid certificate.
Physical/Environmental Requirements
  • Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds.
  • Must be able to hear staff on the phone and those who are served in-person, and speak clearly in order to communicate information to patients and staff.
  • Must be able to read memos, computer screens, personnel forms, and clinical and administrative documents.
  • Must have high manual dexterity.
  • Must be able to reach above the shoulder level to work, must be able to bend, squat, and sit, stand, stoop, crouch, reach, kneel, twist/turn.

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