Dental / Surgical Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

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Job Title: Dental/Surgical Assistant

Hourly Rate: $24-$29 (Non-Exempt)

Department: Clinical

Reports to: Practice Manager

Schedule: Monday-Friday from 7:00am-3:30pm

Location: Dana Point, Ca

Job Summary:

The Dental/Surgical assistant plays a crucial role in assisting our prosthodontists and surgeons on clinical operations, prosthetics, surgery, and digital scanning to provide state-of-the-art dental implant solutions to our patients.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist the dentist during a variety of surgical and restorative procedures.

• Sterilize dental instruments, prepare equipment, and treatment rooms for each patient following OHSA and infection control guidelines.

• Take and process accurate impressions/digital impressions, and digital X-rays, ensuring high-quality images for diagnostic purposes.

• Welcome patients, inquire about medical history, document treatment, and maintain up-to-date patient records (e.g, treatment charts, medical histories, consent forms).

• Deliver pre/post operative care instructions, and follow up care with clarity and compassion.

• Stay updated with industry best practices, infection control protocols, and regulatory guidelines.

• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent; Certification or diploma from an accredited dental assisting program

• Proficient in all back-office dental duties including four handed dentistry, taking and processing digital X-rays, infection control, disinfection, and sterilization procedures.

• Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and terminology.

• Familiarity with dental software and appointment scheduling systems (Open Dental experience is a plus).

• Ability to travel between offices as needed.

• Bilingual (English/Spanish a plus)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Direct oral surgery assisting experience in a surgeon-led practice.

• Experience in administering general anesthesia and/or oral conscious sedation, with a strong understanding of sedation protocols and patient monitoring.

• Understanding of All-on-4 and implant treatment.

Benefits:

• PTO Accrual

• Sick Time Accrual, with rollover

• Full benefits eligibility after 60 days (Medical, Dental, Vision, & other Voluntary Benefit Options)

• 401k with company match

• Paid Holidays