Registered Dental Assistant

Title:

Registered Dental Assistant Practice:
Oral Surgery Implant Specialist

Location:

Dakota Dunes, SD

Monday - Wednesday 8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday - Friday 8:00am - 3:00pm

The surgical assistant is responsible for ensuring the compassionate, effective, and efficient delivery of high-quality clinical care for patients while practicing and providing safety in the work environment. The ideal candidate will assist oral surgeons during procedures, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow in a fast-paced environment. This role requires a strong understanding of surgical procedures, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care.

• Ensure all patients receive the highest quality of care and service.
• Communicate with patients in a friendly, professional manner, both in person and by phone.
• Maintain positive, professional relationships with patients, staff, and surgeons.
• Assist with postoperative care, including patient education and follow-up instructions.
• Monitor patient vital signs during surgical procedures and provide support as needed.

• Assist oral surgeons during surgical procedures.
• Prepare instruments, materials, and equipment required for surgical procedures.
• Support adherence to best practices, established protocols, and the highest patient safety standards.

• Accurately document patient encounters and surgical procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and regulatory standards.
• Maintain controlled substance safety protocols and documentation.

• Support a clean, professional clinical environment, including clean and stocked operatories, maintained equipment, and adequate supplies.
• Support monthly office safety and compliance checks, including crash carts, fire extinguishers, emergency preparedness attestations, X-ray unit calibration, Omni-cam calibration, controlled substance inventory and drug book accuracy, oxygen tank readiness, printing and maintaining controlled substance invoices.

• Promote a collaborative work environment focused on teamwork, efficiency, and exceptional patient care.
• Attend and actively participate in team meetings.

• High School Diploma or equivalent required (some college, preferred).
• Registered Dental Assistant (RDA) – Required.
• Basic Life Support certification or DAANCE certified – Required.

• Previous dental experience – Preferred, not required.
• Experience as an oral surgery assistant or dental assistant is preferred (will train the right candidate).
• Basic Life Support certification – Employer will assist if not completed.

• Strong computer skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Analytical and detail-oriented.
• Able to work independently with exceptional initiative and sound judgment.
• Positive attitude, change advocate, able to lead by example.
• Strong knowledge of oral surgery procedures.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient care and safety.

• Fast-paced dental office environment.
• Overtime sometimes required as needed to perform job functions.
• Some travel as needed for training and to perform job functions.
• Safety procedures required, including protection to minimize the risks from X-rays.
• Potential long hours standing.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans for full-time employees.
• Two out of the three medical plans offered include Health Savings…