Oral Surgeon Dental Assistant

Come join one of the "Top 10 Emerging Groups to Watch", as voted by Group Dentistry Now! We are a busy family practice performing all phases of general dentistry as well as Oral Surgery, and we are looking for a PT Oral Surgeon Dental Assistant to join our team. X-Ray License Required.

Location:

Haledon and Ridgefield Park, NJ (Saturdays only)

• Assist Oral Surgeon in patient assessment and treatment planning
• Assist and prepare Oral Surgery procedures
• Sterilize, set up and prepare oral surgery equipment and instrumentation
• Preparation and maintenance of medical records and documentation
• Create patient file entries
• Take and develop dental radiographs (x-rays)
• Provide patient instruction and education on oral hygiene and care
• Sterilize and maintain dental instruments and equipment
• Perform basic laboratory duties
• Schedule patient appointments
• Manage patient flow
• Under the supervision of the Oral Surgeon, deliver and assist with direct patient care
• Take diagnostic records
• Document and prepare cases
• Other duties as assigned

Successful candidates should demonstrate the following strengths: strong communication proficiency, customer focus, ethical, excellent organizational skills and problem solving, team player

High school diploma required; either a diploma from accredited orthodontic assistant program or relevant clinical experience. Dental assistant license or relevant clinical experience. X-ray license required. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with oral surgery procedures, terminology and techniques. Salary commensurate with experience,up to $28 / hr