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Multi Location Job Purpose:

Supports specialized oral surgery delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act. Assist with office based oral surgery including tooth removal, wisdom tooth removal, dental implants and other surgeries and associated anesthesia

Duties:

Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.
Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.
Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.
Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.
Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.
Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining cpr certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.
Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.
Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.
Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications:

Sedation Certified, Dental Health Maintenance, Use of Dental Technology, Infection Control, Patient Services, Creating a

Safe, Effective Environment, Listening, Teamwork, Bedside Manner, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Use of Medical Technologies, Performing Diagnostic Procedures Schedule:

3 days a week, oral surgery is performed at our Sterling, Rochelle, and Forreston offices.

Job Type:

Part-time Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$17.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Experience:

Oral surgery: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

Sedation Certification (Required)

Work Location:

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