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We are looking for a competent dental assistant who will make the surgeon&rsquo;s office more efficient and pleasant for patients. You&rsquo;ll ensure excellent customer service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the oral surgeon&rsquo;s shoulders. Dental assistants should be well-organized with great attention to detail. You should be able to follow instructions and respect dental office regulations. We want you to be skilled in providing direct or indirect patient care and able to make office procedures as smooth as possible. This position is for a part-time dental assistant with approximately 25 hours a week.Responsibilities<ul><li>Prepares treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols.</li><li>Takes and records patient&rsquo;s vital signs such as blood pressure and respiration rate.</li><li>Assists surgeon with general anesthesia and intravenous sedation procedures.</li><li>During treatment, the assistant transfers surgical instruments to oral surgeon and prepares surgical dressings.</li><li>Monitors intravenous fluids and vital signs during and after the surgery procedure.</li><li>Takes dental radiographs, prepares prescriptions, maintains inventory of supplies in operatory.</li><li>Enters patients&rsquo; treatment in computer and prepares all consent forms regarding surgery and the use of anesthesia.</li><li>Gives patients post operative care instructions.</li><li>Schedules patients&rsquo; next visit appointment.</li><li>Maintains equipment and instruments by proper care, cleaning, and sterilization.</li><li>Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with OSHA infection control policies.</li><li>Helps oral surgeon manage medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency kit, oxygen and other emergency supplies.</li><li>Adheres to office education and protocol.</li><li>Maintains patient confidentiality and conducts self in a professional manner.</li></ul>Skills<ul><li>Proven experience as dental assistant</li><li>Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods</li><li>Understanding of health &amp; safety regulations</li><li>Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks like coronal polishing is a plus</li><li>Good computer skills</li><li>Excellent communication and people skills</li><li>Attention to detail</li><li>Well-organized and reliable</li><li>High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is preferred</li><li>Additional certification or training is an asset (e.g. EFDA)</li></ul>Pay: $15.00 - $19.00 per hourSchedule:<ul><li>Day shift</li><li>Monday to Friday</li><li>No nights</li><li>No weekends</li></ul>Education:<ul><li>High school or equivalent (Required)</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)</li></ul>License/Certification:<ul><li>Nitrous Oxide Certification (Preferred)</li><li>Registered Dental Assistant (Preferred)</li><li>CPR Certification (Preferred)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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