Dental Assistant

Job Description Job Description Benefits: 401(k) matching Employee discounts Health insurance Paid time off Surgical Dental Assistant Busy Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery office in Brooklyn is seeking F/T Medical/Surgical Dental Assistant to join our team Qualifications: Must be friendly, able to work in a fast-paced environment Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be punctual, professional, and a team player Must be respectful to doctors and co-workers, patients and families from a wide range of cultural, social and economic backgrounds Must be willing and able to learn new skills Valid CPR certification preferred Knowledgeable of Word and Excel preferred Bilingual a plus- please indicate in your resume or cover letter Duties and Responsibilities: Surgical Assistant: Accompanies patients to examination/procedure room, assists patients as needed with walking and transferring Acts as a patient advocate Obtains vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate Prepares patients for procedures Provides set-up of examination/procedure room and instruments in accordance with proper sterilization techniques established by office and infection control policies Prepares consent forms Assists surgeon during surgery Assists and monitors patients in the recovery room Provides patients' with discharge instructions Maintains examination/surgical room insuring cleanliness and proper stock of necessary supplies Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation and other hazardous substances; handles and disposes sharps appropriately Complies with OSHA, HIPPA rules and regulations Pay will vary depending on experience and performance. Fluency in English is required. Russia, Ukranian, Georgian are aplus.