Surgical/Oral Surgery Assistant

4 days ago

Pittsburg, KS, United States Specialized Dental Partners Full time

Overview

Surgical Dental Assistant

Oral & Facial Surgery Center

Two locations - Joplin, MO & Pittsburg, KS

Working Schedule: Monday - Friday: 4 days per week with Friday rotations

Oral & Facial Surgery Center is a well-established, two-doctor oral surgery practice with locations in both Joplin, MO, and Pittsburg, KS. We are currently seeking a full-time Surgical Dental Assistant to join our team. We're seeking a motivated, reliable, and honest individual who has strong communication skills and thrives in a collaborative, patient-focused environment.

Responsibilities

  • Review patient schedule and correlating charts one day prior to ensure readiness for treatment.
  • Opens office and operatories by turning on all computers, setting up sterilization for the day, and ensuring rooms are ready for the first treatment.
  • Obtains and records medical and dental histories and vital signs of the patient and communicates this information to the doctor.
  • Obtains dental radiographs and cone beam scans on patients and reports findings to the doctor.
  • Provide a high level of patient experience through communicating comfort options, patient education, and treatment expectations.
  • Assists doctors in the management of medical and dental emergencies.
  • Provides post-operative instructions prescribed by the dentist.
  • Maintains clinical notes for patients documenting pertinent information in the patient charts.
  • Collaborates with front and back office to ensure doctors' schedules run smoothly and efficiently in addition to communicating treatment plan with Front Desk team.
  • Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and procedures.
  • Properly closes out operatories at the end of shift to assure operatories are clean and restocked and patient ready.
  • Maintains dental & medical supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipates needed supplies, and communicates the need to the Manager.
  • Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA.
  • Assists with daily office cleaning responsibilities.
Please note that additional responsibilities may be assigned

Qualifications

Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • 1+ years of Surgical or Dental assisting experience
Preferred Skills
  • LPN or RN with surgical experience would be considered, and pay range adjusted accordingly
  • Knowledge of oral surgery or dental practice and procedures preferred
  • Excellent communication skills and a team-first attitude
  • Reliable, organized, and comfortable in a high-level clinical setting
  • Completion of a dental assisting program preferred according to State and individual practices
  • Radiology certification preferred according to state and individual practices
  • CPR Certification
  • DAANCE training
We Offer
  • Safe work environment
  • On-the-job training
  • Company perks
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Comprehensive Benefits Package for Full Time Employees: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K, Flexible Spending Accounts, Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays and much more


Specialized Dental Partners, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices are proud to be Equal Opportunity Employers. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

The salary range for this role is $18-$22 per hour based on full-time employment. At Specialized Dental Partners, its affiliates, related companies and independently owned supported clinical practices, we are committed to ensuring fair and equitable pay for all employees. We adhere to all applicable federal, state, and local laws regarding pay equity and non-discrimination. Our compensation practices are designed to ensure that employees are paid fairly based on their role, experience, performance, and contributions to the company, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We regularly review our compensation practices and conduct pay equity audits to identify and address any disparities. By fostering a culture of transparency and fairness, we aim to create an inclusive workplace where all employees feel valued and respected.

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