Dental Assistant

# Dental Assistant Runion Hilliard - Hilliard, OH 43026## Overview Position Type Full Time## Surgical Dental Assistant Dental Assistant – Dental Implant Center  Position Summary  We are seeking a highly motivated, experienced, and patient-focused  Dental Assistant  to join our dental implant center. This position is ideal for a dental assistant who enjoys working in a fast-paced surgical environment and wants to be part of a team focused on  dental implants, full-arch rehabilitation, and  comprehensive restorative treatment  .  

The ideal candidate is confident assisting doctors during surgical and restorative procedures, understands the importance of excellent patient care, and is highly organized and attentive to detail.

Experience with dental implants, full-mouth rehabilitation, or surgical dentistry is strongly preferred.  Primary Responsibilities  Clinical & Surgical Assisting  Assist doctors during dental implant placement, extractions, bone grafting, full-arch procedures, and restorative appointments.  Provide four-handed chairside assistance during surgical and restorative procedures.  Prepare treatment rooms, surgical instruments, materials, and equipment before procedures.  Maintain a clean, organized, and properly stocked clinical environment.  Assist with implant components, surgical materials, impression/scanning procedures, and provisional/final prosthetics.  

Take and assist with dental radiographs and digital records as directed.  Assist with intraoral scanning, impressions, bite records, photographs, and other diagnostic records.  Prepare and properly handle surgical instruments and materials.  Follow all sterilization, infection control, OSHA, and safety protocols.

Patient Care  Welcome patients and help them feel comfortable before, during, and after treatment.  Explain non-clinical aspects of procedures and help patients understand what to expect during their appointments.  Monitor patients throughout appointments and communicate any concerns to the doctor.  Provide appropriate post-operative instructions as directed by the clinical team.  Maintain a calm, professional, and compassionate presence, particularly with patients who may beanxious about dental treatment.  

Help create an exceptional patient experience from arrival through dismissal.  Implant & Full-Arch Workflow  Become knowledgeable about the practice's implant and full-arch treatment protocols.  Assist with the various stages of implant treatment, including surgical procedures, conversions/provisionals, scans, impressions, try-ins, and final prosthetic appointments.

Prepare necessary components and materials for each stage of treatment.  Ensure rooms and materials are prepared appropriately based on the day's surgical and restorative schedule.  Assist with maintaining accurate clinical documentation and records.  Coordinate with doctors, treatment coordinators, front office staff, and laboratory partners asneeded.  Operatory & Inventory Management  Set up and break down operatories efficiently.  Sterilize and turn over instruments and treatment rooms according to practice standards.  

Monitor inventory of dental and surgical supplies.  Communicate supply needs before items become critically low.  Maintain organization of implant components, surgical materials, instruments, and clinical supplies.  Assist with receiving and organizing lab cases and dental materials.  Team Responsibilities  Participate in morning huddles and daily team communication.  Communicate effectively with doctors and other clinical team members.  Anticipate the doctor's needs during procedures whenever possible.  

Maintain a positive, professional, and team-oriented attitude.  Be willing to learn and continuously improve clinical and implant-related skills.  Follow established practice protocols and workflows consistently.## Qualifications Qualifications  Dental assisting experience required.  Experience in  dental implants, oral surgery, full-arch rehabilitation, or surgical dentistry  strongly preferred  .  CDA or other applicable dental assisting certification preferred.  Current CPR/BLS certification preferred or required based on applicable regulations.  

Knowledge of infection control and sterilization procedures.  Strong understanding of dental terminology and clinical procedures.  Excellent organizational and communication skills.  Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.  Ability to remain calm and professional during complex surgical procedures. …