Perio/Implant Surgical Assistant
9 days ago
Jacksonville
Job Description We are looking for a Dental Implant/Periodontal Surgical Assistant in our multi-specialty office of Periodontics and Prosthodontics who can manage the clinical back office efficiently. You should be well organized, focused and have an outstanding work ethic. In this position, you will aide in the delivery of advanced dental health care including IV Sedation, PRF, Sinus Lifts, Ridge Augmentations, single, multiple, full arch implants and periodontal surgeries. Supports Periodontist by preparing treatment room, instruments, and materials. Responsibilities Include: • Assists the Periodontist during a variety of advance dental treatment procedures. Escorts patients to/from treatment room., • Takes dental x-rays and Cone Beam CT Scans., • Assists with opening and closing of dental back office, as scheduled., • Asks about the patient's medical history and takes blood pressure and pulse. Records information., • Create Correspondence Treatment Update Letter to Referring Dentist with detailed, accurate information., • Cleaning Specifications: Practice a high standard of sanitation and tidiness in the treatment rooms., • Strictly follow the cleaning specifications for all equipment. Prepares and sterilizes instruments and equipment., • Helps patients feel comfortable before, during and after dental treatment. Provides patients with instructions for follow-up oral care, follow-up appointments, etc., • Handle emergency situations by following established policies and procedures., • Participate in all huddles, team meetings, and training workshops., • Maintain and review patient charts (manually and electronically) accurately and up-to-date., • Enter data into the computer system as required. Assist in the updating of patient charts as needed. Notify Front Desk, if treatments change before treatment begins., • Maintains inventory of back office supplies. Limits waste., • Maintains confidentiality of information., • High School Diploma (HSD). Previous experience (at least 1 year) as a dental assistant required with previous oral or periodontal surgery experience preferred., • Computer Skills, • Eaglesoft practice management software preferred., • Certified Dental Assistant preferred., • CPR Certification, • Ability to read and comprehend advanced instructions, operating manuals, correspondence, and memos., • Should be patient-service driven. Position requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy along with the ability to handle sensitive and confidential situations. Sometimes, patients are in extreme pain and/or mental stress, so the dental assistant must be sensitive to their emotions., • Should have a pleasant and personable demeanor., • Requires an ability to work with equipment settings on a regular basis., • Excellent follow-through skills., • Strong attention to detail and well organized., • Must have excellent verbal communication skills., • Must be able to listen to patients, dentist and hygienist; and follow directions., • Is a self-starter and can work independently., • Dependable and reliable., • Maintain confidentiality of information. Pay: Competitive Pay based on level of experience and is negotiable. Mon. Tues. Wed. Thurs 6:30/7:30am-3:30 pm to Friday 6:30am-12:30pm Work Location: One location. Gate Prky & I-295 East Beltway Job Type: Full-time Benefits: • 401(k), • Dental insurance, • Health insurance, • On-the-job training, • PTO, • Paid time off, • Uniform allowance, • Vision insurance, • Paid Holiday, • Paid Vacation Work Location: In person