Dental/Surgical Assistant
29 days ago
Howell Township
Job DescriptionBenefits: • 401(k), • 401(k) matching, • Bonus based on performance, • Competitive salary, • Employee discounts, • Free food & snacks, • Free uniforms, • Opportunity for advancement, • Paid time off We are a fast-paced, high-quality oral and maxillofacial surgery practice seeking a skilled and compassionate Oral Surgical/Dental Assistant to join our clinical team. The ideal candidate is dependable, detail-oriented,and thrives in a team orientented surgical setting. You will work alongside our surgeons to provide exceptional patient care before, during, and after surgical procedures. This position requires a blend of technical proficiency, patient communication, and administrative accuracy. General Duties • Prepare surgical rooms with necessary instruments, supplies, and sterile materials prior to procedures, • Assist oral surgeons during outpatient procedures including extractions, dental implants, biopsies, and IV sedation cases, • Monitor and support patients during sedation and recovery, ensuring safety and comfort, • Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control protocols in compliance with OSHA and CDC guidelines, • Take diagnostic X-rays, including panoramic and periapical images, using proper radiographic techniques, • Provide pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients and caregivers, • Maintain accurate and thorough clinical documentation and charting in the practice management software, • Ensure patient consent forms are properly signed and documented prior to treatment, • Maintain inventory of clinical supplies and restock surgical trays as needed, • Collaborate closely with front office and surgical staff to support efficient clinical operations, • Exhibit professionalism, empathy, and strong communication skills in patient interactions, • Respond appropriately to medical emergencies under the supervision of the surgeon, • High school diploma or equivalent required, • Minimum 12 years of experience as a dental assistant or surgical assistant in a dental or oral surgery setting, • Certification in Dental Radiography/X-ray (Required), • Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR (Required OR willing to be certified within 3 months of starting work), • Familiarity with sterile techniques and surgical instrument handling, • Excellent organizational and multitasking skills in a clinical environment, • Strong interpersonal and communication abilities to interact with patients and team members, • Experience with electronic health record (EHR) systems preferred (e.g., Dentrix, Eaglesoft, or similar), • Ability to remain calm and focused in high-stress or emergency situations