Dental Surgical Assistant

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 #J-18808-Ljbffr Ridge Oral Surgery