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Qualitas Dental Partners

Oral Surgery: Dental Surgical Assistant

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What they do

A Surgical Assistant assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.

$52,516 / year median in Massachusetts

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

  • Sign on bonus: up to $5,000 for DAANCE certified candidates
  • Do you enjoy working with exceptional people, providing exceptional care? We are seeking Dental Surgical Assistants with DRIVE.
  • Dedicated
  • Reliable
  • Innovative
  • Versatile
Empathetic Overview:
A Surgical Assistant responsibilities include assisting with surgeries in an operating room. They gather and organize all necessary tools needed to perform these procedures and monitor a patient's vital signs throughout surgery. They also provide assistance as required by surgical teams while passing instruments that have been sterilized. Ultimately, you will work with a team of medical staff to ensure each procedure is a success from start to finish. Responsibilities Prepare the operating room for upcoming surgeries Chair side assisting Recover patients after sedation Stock and clean rooms Wash and sterilize instruments Test and clean autoclave Xray, panorex, cone bean CT taking Tracking and manage implants Manage inventory Assist with patient education Take inventory of supplies and maintain files and records of procedures Crash cart updates Assistance with anesthesia/sedation and nitrous-oxide Informing patients on pre-op and post-op instructions Reviewing patient health history Upholding a safe and clean working environment by complying with OSHA infection control policies, and helping the oral surgeons manage medical emergencies with CPR certification, emergency kit, oxygen and other emergency supplies. Requirements MA State Dental Assistant License DAANCE Certification Preferred Dental or Surgical Experience and ability to multi-Task We look forward to connecting with you.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $28.00 per hour
Work Location:
In person