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Surgical Dental Practice
Dental Surgical Assistant
Job Description
Job Summary Join our dynamic dental team as a Dental Surgical Assistant, where your expertise will be vital in delivering exceptional patient care and supporting complex dental procedures. In this role, you will assist the dentist during surgical treatments, ensure the highest standards of infection control, and manage clinical documentation with precision. Your energetic approach and attention to detail will contribute to a smooth, efficient, and welcoming dental environment that prioritizes patient comfort and safety. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your skills in a fast-paced, supportive setting dedicated to excellence in healthcare. Duties Prepare treatment rooms with sterile dental instruments, equipment, and supplies for surgical procedures. Assist the dentist chairside during procedures by handling dental instruments, managing suction devices, and ensuring patient comfort. Take and develop dental x-rays, including 3D scans when applicable, while adhering to all radiation safety protocols and HIPAA regulations to protect patient privacy. Conduct pre-appointment assessments including vital signs and review medical histories to support safe treatment planning. Follow strict infection prevention management practices by sterilizing dental instruments, maintaining aseptic techniques, and adhering to dental sterilization procedures. Support patient management by providing clear explanations of procedures, assisting with appointment scheduling, and ensuring a positive patient experience from check-in to check-out. Requirements Proven experience as a Dental Surgical Assistant or in a similar dental assisting role within a clinical setting. Strong knowledge of dental terminology, anatomy, and clinical procedures related to clinical dentistry. Proficiency with dental equipment including X-ray machines, 3D scanners, sterilization tools. Familiarity with healthcare infection prevention and control policies aligned with HIPAA standards. Ability to perform chairside assisting using four-handed dentistry techniques efficiently while maintaining clinical confidentiality policies. Excellent communication skills for patient care instructions and collaboration with the dental team. Certification in radiography or X-ray technology preferred; additional certifications in infection control or medical documentation are advantageous. Knowledge of medical terminology and medical imaging practices is beneficial for comprehensive patient care. Join us in delivering top-tier dental care by supporting our team with your expertise in surgical assistance, infection control, and patient management!
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$23.00 - $28.00 per hourWork Location:
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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.
$53,648 / year median in New York
+17% projected growth