Periodontal/Surgical Assistant
Cameo Dental Specialists is a rapidly growing dental specialty group looking for an experienced Oral Surgery Assistant. This position is primarily responsible for assisting the surgeons during the examination and treatment of patients.
The right candidate will enjoy providing superior customer service, is organized and able to communicate effectively. This role demands flexibility and adaptability, superior organizational skills, strong attention to detail, and a commitment to excellence. As needed, we’ll call upon this role to perform other duties to help advance our business goals.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent
- 1-2 years of dental assisting experience preferred, oral surgery/periodontal experience a plus
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
- Positive attitude and ability to shift directions based on business needs
Responsibilities include:
Review patient schedule and correlating charts one day prior to ensure readiness for treatment and one week in advance to ensure implant availability.
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 doctor.
Maintains clinical notes for patients documenting pertinent information in their patient chart.
Generates consult and post-operative reports to be sent to referring dentist.
Collaborates with front and back office to ensure dentists’ schedules run smoothly and efficiently in addition to communicating treatment plan with PRC team.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and procedures.
Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level, anticipates needed supplies, and communicates the need to the Office Manager.
Maintains patient confidentiality per HIPAA.
Assists with daily office cleaning responsibilities.
Please note that additional responsibilities may be assigned.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $19.00 - $24.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Bereavement leave
- Dental insurance
- Dependent health insurance coverage
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- On-the-job training
- Opportunities for advancement
- Paid time off
- Paid training
- Referral program
- Safety equipment provided
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- Rotating weekends
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- DAANCE certification (Preferred)
- Sedation certification (Preferred)
Work Location: In person