Travel Recovery Dental Assistant

Responsibilities

• Explaining procedures and treatment completed to parents or guardians using easily understandable terms
• Reviewing post-operative instructions and answering any questions that the caregivers may have
• Maintains airway, if required
• Maintains comfort and safety of patient
• Observes patient continuously noting and recording findings and promptly notifies anesthesiologist and/or surgeon of any complications or concerns
• Takes vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturation) as directed by anesthesiologist and/or surgeon
• Responds to life saving situations based upon experience, training, and office policies and protocols
• Once patient dismissed, promptly and thoroughly cleans/disinfects recovery room and prepares for next patient
• Participates in quality improvement activities by discussing with anesthesiologist, surgeon and management, procedures or steps that could be taken to improve the recovery system, patient comfort and safety

Qualifications

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, company holidays and much more!
• Hygienist Continuing Education- Hygienists who have completed one year of employment may seek reimbursement for continuing education courses up to $250 per year or maximum of $500 during a two-year period for full-time Hygienists
• The company will reimburse selected employees for eligible training/testing expenses required to obtain or renew the certificate

Benefits

• Hygiene continuing education reimbursement
• Certification trainings provided by the company

Schedule

Energetic, fast-paced dental practice

Pay

Competitive compensation