Oral Surgery Dental Assistant

Texas Oral Surgery Group is seeking a driven surgical assistant to contribute to our "white gloves" treatment of patients. New to oral surgery? Train with the best! With a 4.9 star rating on Google, we're looking for assistants to grow within their career. All qualified candidates will be contacted within 48 hours of sending their resume. Office located at 2711 Shoreline Drive Suite 131, Denton, TX 76210. Learn more at www.texasoralsurgerygroup.com.

About the role

The primary role of the Surgical Assistant is to assist the Oral Surgeons with clinical procedures including assisting with surgery and all pre- and post-op procedures plus contributing to a "white gloves" treatment of our patients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for consultations
• Keep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concerns
• Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment; clean each operatory in accordance with state applicable infection control guidelines
• Complete radiographs and CBCT scans of patients in an efficient and timely manner
• Prepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, replenishing as needed to provide efficient patient care
• Instruct patients on pre/postoperative care as directed by the oral surgeon
• Record patient charting and all the surgeon's notes in the digital patient chart as directed by the dentist
• Maintain strict compliance with applicable regulations (e.g., OSHA, HIPAA requirements and best practices)
• Oversee sedation processes, IV supplies, histories, post-op, as needed
• Assist in recording drugs/vitals before and after surgery
• Escort/wheel sedated patients out after surgery
• Assist the front office staff if/when necessary
• Assist with tracking implant supplies

Requirements

• Surgical Assistant experience
• Registered Dental Assistant certification
• Experience working in dental and/or oral surgery
• Willingness to travel to other offices if/when needed
• Great customer service skills

Skills

• Effective written, verbal, and electronic communication
• Ability to gain trust and respect of the doctors, practice managers, teams, and peers
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills
• Ability to take initiative and exercise independent judgment, decision-making, and problem-solving expertise
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Computer proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Practices shared accountability with other functional areas of the business

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Holiday pay
• 401k

Schedule

Monday, Tuesday (travel), Wednesday, and Friday

Pay

Competitive pay rate

Core Values

• Teamwork: We are one community; partners with a shared vision of success. We are more powerful together than alone.
• Integrity: We communicate honestly, transparently, and authentically. We take responsibility for our