Job description

Oral Surgery Associates of North Texas provides the highest-quality oral surgery care in the greater Dallas Metroplex. Our focus on exceptional patient care creates an environment which is extremely rewarding for high performing team members.

We are seeking an outstanding Dental Assistant/ Surgical Technician- RDA to join our team.

Responsibilities and Duties:
We are looking for a diligent oral surgery assistant to support our oral surgeon before, during, and after each dental procedure. Your responsibilities will include taking X-rays, preparing surgical equipment, and tending to patients. You will also be required to monitor inventory levels and replenish our dental supplies, as needed.

To be successful as an oral surgery assistant, you should be highly organized and attentive to patients' needs. An outstanding oral surgery assistant should have an excellent understanding of oral surgery procedures and exceptional hand-eye coordination.

Oral Surgery Assistant Responsibilities:

• Performing administrative tasks such as appointment scheduling, charting, and filing.
• Preparing patient charts, recording treatment plans, and updating dental records.
• Operating X-ray and 3D scanning equipment.
• Preparing and sterilizing surgical instruments, materials, and equipment in accordance with infection control and biohazard protocols.
• Assisting the surgeon with all chairside procedures including operatory setup, anesthesia administration, and cleanup.
• Preparing patients for surgery and monitoring vital signs during procedures.
• Providing patients with information on oral health care, treatment plans, and postoperative outcomes.
• Monitoring our stock of surgical supplies and medication and replenishing these, as needed.
• Ensuring that instruments and equipment are effectively maintained.
• Providing excellent patient care at all times.

Qualifications and Skills:
The most important requirement of this position is the ability to genuinely serve our patients on every level, including the ability to enhance patient satisfaction and increase office efficiency. You must be able to positively impact patients, coworkers, referring offices and the practice as a whole. We have found that successful candidates have the following work and educational histories:

• Salary is commensurate with experience.
• Must have a valid RDA
• Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery experience is preferred.
• Sound knowledge of how to use surgical equipment, instruments, and materials.
• Knowledge with Dental Implant systems
• A good understanding of surgical techniques, chairside responsibilities, and health and safety protocols
• BLS certification, ACLS certification is preferred.
• Radiography certification
• At least six months of dental assisting experience is preferred.
• An excellent understanding of dental records, charts, and documentation
• Great organizational and time management skills
• Proven track record of growth
• Experienced with customer service techniques
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• The ability to provide excellent patient care, even under stressful circumstances.
• Consistent professionalism in appearance and attitude

Benefits:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer a progressive and employee-friendly work environment with a comprehensive benefit package, retirement plan, PTO time, paid holidays, and medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rowlett, TX 75088: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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