Dental Surgical Assistant

Northeast Surgical Specialists is looking for a new surgical assistant to add to their AAAASF accredited Oral Surgery Practice. We are looking for a friendly, compassionate, strong worker who pays attention to detail and takes pride in their work. This candidate must have a desire to be pro-active while maintaining a positive work environment. This candidate must have the ability to communicate efficiently and professionally, who is looking for a long term career.

You will be responsible for:

*Seats, prepares and discharges patients as well as provides oral or write

pre-operative and post operative treatment instructions.

*Complies with patients needs at all times.

*Applies sterile techniques and complies with OSHA and HIPPA regulations

at all times.

*Ensures that patient charts contain all pertinent information and are available for

physicians use.

*Alerts doctor of patient’s allergies prior to beginning of exams

*Assists doctor at chair-side with a variety of procedures.

*Maintains doctors work schedule and manages patient flow.

*Ensures efficient turnover of exam rooms.

*Stocks, cleans, sets up and breaks down exam rooms, treatment areas and

sterilization area.

*Delivers and arranges appropriate instruments and materials in treatment rooms.

*Manages the sterilization, set up and break down of instrument trays and other

equipment.

*Maintains an adequate supply of clean instruments in sterilization area.

*Take x-rays.

*Sterilizes and manages hand pieces used in procedures.

*Maintains suction system, sterilization equipment and other dental

equipment as necessary. Change oxygen tanks when needed and order new

tanks from vendor.

*Monitors inventories and communicates stocking needs to co-workers.

You must have:

* Excellent customer service & a professional manner

* Strong communication skills

We offer a great company culture, health insurance, 401K, profit sharing, 6 paid Holidays and paid vacation time.

The position is for both of our office locations (Queensbury & Saratoga Springs) depending on where you are needed.

Job Type: Full-time: 4 Days per week. Typically 32-38 hours per week.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $21.00 per hour

Work Location: In person