Dental Surgical Assistant

Job Description Job Description Looking for energetic and lively dental assistants for a brand new Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, specialty startup office. Unparalleled growth opportunity for the right candidate. Responsibilities: - Assist oral maxillofacial surgeon in provision of dental care to patients. - As needed, perform administrative tasks such as patient check in, post op call, appointment scheduling, charting, sending prescriptions. - Operate X-ray and 3D scanning equipment as per protocol. - Prepare surgical rooms before and after patient care and sterilize surgical instruments, materials, and equipment in accordance with infection control and biohazard protocols. - Assist the surgeon with all patient procedures including surgical room setup, anesthesia administration, and cleanup among others. - Prepare patients for surgery and monitoring vital signs before, during and after procedures. - As needed, Provide patients with information on oral health care, treatment plans, and postoperative instructions/translation. - As needed, Monitor stock of surgical supplies and medication and assist to order , as needed. - Ensure that instruments and equipment are effectively run and maintained following all standard protocols. - Assist the surgeon and rest of staff in all phases of patient care, striving to make each step perfect - Strictly adhere to HIPAA standards in the protection of patient personal information - Follow OSHA standards and other local body rules and regulations and cleaning protocols - As needed, help with front desk tasks such as billing, treatment plan presentation, medical billing, insurance verification, answering phone calls etc Education/Skills: - High school diploma (minimum) - Proficient in basic computer skills - Knowledge of open dental software a plus - Knowledge of quickbooks/accounting software a plus - Other certifications are a plus - Excellent communication skills - Willing to wear multiple hats at the same time and a great team player Benefits (401K, Health insurance) are for full time employees only after an initial waiting period. Job Type: Full-time Salary: $19.00 - $27.00 per hour Benefits: (after waiting period in future) 401(k) Employee discount Health insurance On-the-job training Paid time off Professional development assistance Schedule: 8 hour shift Monday to Friday No nights Weekend availability COVID-19 considerations: All standard Covid-19 precautions are followed by state and local laws Ability to commute/relocate: Basking Ridge, NJ 07920: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required) Experience: Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred) License/Certification: X-Ray Certification (Preferred) Work Location: One location