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Job Title: Dental/Surgical Assistant Salary Range: $24-$29 per hour (Non-exempt) Department: Clinical Reports to: Practice Manager Job Summary: The Dental/Surgical Assistant plays a crucial role in assisting our prosthodontists and surgeons on clinical operations, prosthetics, surgery, and digital scanning to provide state-of-the-art dental implant solutions to our patients. Duties/Responsibilities: - Assist the dentist during a variety of surgical and restorative procedures. - Sterilize dental instruments, prepare equipment, and treatment rooms for each patient following OSHA and infection control guidelines. - Take and process accurate impressions/digital impressions and digital X-rays, ensuring high-quality images for diagnostic purposes. - Welcome patients, inquire about medical history, document treatment, and maintain up-to-date patient records (e.g, treatment charts, medical histories, consent forms). - Deliver pre/post operative care instructions and follow-up care with clarity and compassion. - Stay updated with industry best practices, infection control protocols, and regulatory guidelines. - Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned. Required Qualifications: - High school diploma or equivalent; Certification or diploma from an accredited dental assisting program - Proficient in all back-office dental duties including four-handed dentistry, taking and processing digital X-rays, infection control, disinfection, and sterilization procedures. - Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and terminology. - Familiarity with dental software and appointment scheduling systems (Open Dental experience is a plus). - Ability to travel between offices as needed. - Bilingual (English/Spanish a plus) Preferred Qualifications: - Direct oral surgery assisting experience in a surgeon-led practice. - Experience in administering general anesthesia and/or oral conscious sedation, with a strong understanding of sedation protocols and patient monitoring. - Understanding of All-on-4 and implant treatment.
Salary estimate
$24 – $29/yr
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Skills for this role
Communication
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