Experienced Dental/Oral Surgery Assistant
Progressive Oral Surgery
Hicksville, NY, USA
6/14/2022
Healthcare
Full Time
Job Description
Job DescriptionEXPERIENCED - COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION
Are you a team player with a passion for helping others? If so, you might be the perfect Oral Surgery Assistant we're looking for!
Do you thrive in a fast-paced, challenging environment, and enjoy the satisfaction of contributing to life-changing procedures? Become a key member of a team that helps patients regain confidence and oral health through a range of procedures. In this fast-paced, challenging environment, you will learn from and collaborate with experienced oral surgeons in a supportive and collaborative environment and enjoy the satisfaction of contributing to life-changing procedures.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Greet patients and perform pre-surgical preparations
- Assist the oral surgeon during surgery, providing suction, monitoring instruments, and swapping tools as necessary
- Provide post-operative instruction to patients regarding healing and care
- Operate x-ray equipment
- Disinfect, sterilize, and store equipment after use
Required Skills and Qualifications
- 2-3 years assisting experience required, preferably in an oral surgery environment
- CPR certification within 1 month of hire
- Strong communications skills and a calm demeanor in stressful situations
- Extremely organized and detail oriented
- Dexterity
- Listening skills
- Team player
What we offer
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Paid vacation and holidays
- 401K