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Dental Assistant in Oral Surgery
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What they do
A Dental Assistant assists dentists in caring for patient's teeth. Helps patients get ready for treatment; prepares equipment and supplies. May perform some dental procedures under the direction of a dentist, such as fluoride application, if allowed under state regulations. Works in dental offices.
$46,189 / year median in Virginia
+22% projected growth
Job Description
Our dynamic office is looking for a positive, energetic, and self-motivated individual to help assist the doctor(s) with serving the community and surrounding areas with the highest quality and standards of patient care and comfort. The right candidate will be team oriented, have a "can do" attitude, and be able to multi-task Oral Surgery Assistant Primary responsibilities: Chair-side assisting with oral surgery procedures (including IV sedation) Room setup and breakdown Monitoring the patient pre and post-op Sterilization of instruments and equipment Digital x-rays (PA's, panoramic) and cone beam CT scans
Personal Requirements:
Education/Experience Oral Surgery experience preferred, but not required. Minimum of 1 year dental assisting required BLS/CPR Required (will provide training if needed) High school diploma or equivalent
Compensation :
Compensation commensurate with experience.
•All inquires will be kept strictly confidential
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $27.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Health insurance Paid time off
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 401(k) Plans
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance