Oral surgery assistant job description

Our Bloomfield Hills Specialty practice is searching for a part-time Surgical Dental Assistant!
$2,500 Sign On Bonus!!

Located at 300 East Long Lake Rd, Suite 290 ~ Bloomfield Hills, Michigan 48304

Join a neighborhood dental center backed by a national network of support.

We're searching for an O.S. Dental Assistant who wants to join a truly patient-centric dental group. In this highly collaborative role, you will ensure our patients are comfortable and prepared for treatment and serve as a valuable resource to your practice's dentist during a variety of treatment procedures. As a Surgical Dental Assistant, you will have the opportunity of working side by side with a talented Oral Surgeon and assist them in procedures from surgical extractions, preparation for implants, bone grafting, and dentures, sutures and much more. At Great Expressions, you'll feel like you're a part of a local, neighborhood practice while enjoying all of the support of a stable, national network. Whether you need outside expertise on a tough case or your practice needs equipment repairs, help is always just a single phone call away.

The hours you need. The balance you deserve.

One thing that makes a career at GEDC unique is that you'll never have to worry about getting the hours you need, no questions asked. Along with our ability to provide flexibility in your scheduling and a comprehensive package of benefits, you can be sure that at Great Expressions, your work life and personal life won't have to compete with each other.

Thrive at Great Expressions. Experience our total rewards:

+ Competitive pay and bonus potential

+ Medical, dental, and vision insurance

+ 401k retirement plan

+ Paid holidays and vacation time

+ Accident coverage

+ Hospital indemnity coverage

+ Life insurance

+ Short- and long-term disability plans

+ ID theft protection

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Pet insurance

Our patients rely on us to improve their oral health and we deliver it - one smile at a time.

Founded in 1982, Great Expressions Dental Centers has consistently ranked among the nation's leading dental groups, providing oral health care services, dental education, and setting new standards for clinical excellence and patient satisfaction. And we do all of this while keeping a healthy smile affordable and convenient in a world of tight budgets and busy schedules. Join our team and help us continue to provide high quality, patient-focused dental care to our communities.

Your safety and wellbeing matter.

To maintain the health of our team members and patients, we have implemented a number of added safety measures, as outlined by the CDC, throughout our practices. These include, but are not limited to, daily team member and patient screening, mask usage in non-clinical areas, increased disinfection of common areas and social distancing whenever possible. Our goal is to make sure you feel as safe as possible at work, so you can focus on providing exceptional patient care.

Your qualifications:

+ X-Ray/Radiology Certification where state regulations specify, otherwise preferred

+ Dental Assisting Certification required where state regulations specify

+ Past experience as a medical assistant, dental assistant, or in a customer-focused role desired

ID: 2022-24218

External Company URL: www.greatexpressions.com

Telecommute: No

Starting at $20.59 to $30.26 per hour, depending on experience.

Offering a generous new hire total compensation package which includes, but is not limited to:

• Paid time off, holiday pay, 401K, medical, dental, vision, life, disability, license reimbursement and continuing education funds.

To learn more about how Willamette Dental Group is keeping our employees safe, please visit

The Oral Surgery Dental Assistant provides the Oral Surgeon with assistance in the delivery of dental care and service in order to achieve the best possible treatment for the patient.

• The specialty dental assistant must be proficient with general assisting (oral surgery experience preferred), utilizing multiple sedation options.
• Prepare and maintain instruments, equipment and materials for all dental procedures, while ensuring patients are as relaxed and comfortable as possible.
• Work under the supervision of an Oral Surgeon to perform all aspects of fourhanded dentistry and dental assisting within the scope outlined by his/her state's dental practice act including anticipating Oral Surgeon's needs for surgical instruments for procedures performed.
• Expertise at obtaining thorough medical history, current medications, necessary consents and the ability to connect with the patient's caregiver.
• Serve as anesthesia assistant during intravenous moderate sedation or general anesthesia as well as experience with nitrous and oral sedation.
• Assist during medical emergency by managing vitals, take manual blood pressure and crash cart maintenance.
• Counsel out patients in post-operative care and general oral health, as well as demonstrate an understanding of evidence based dentistry.

Job Qualifications

Oregon

• Oregon Dental Radiologic Proficiency certificate, required or willing to obtain.
• Oregon EFDA ( Expanded Functions Dental Assistant) certificate , required or willing to obtain.
• DAANCE certification required within 1 year of hire date.

Additional qualifications

• Current government mandates require full COVID vaccination status, or lawful exemption status, for all persons, including student externs, who will be working or present in an Oregon or Washington health care facility.
• Quarantine may be required for persons working or present in a health care facility, experiencing signs or symptoms of COVID infection or after being exposed to someone who is COVID positive.
• Willamette Dental follows requirements and precautions for COVID issued by OSHA, CDC and other agencies of the state and federal governments.

Company Overview

We provide:

• A stable, dentist-owned private company with an eye on the future.
• Excellent benefits including:
  • Paid time off
  • 401k $1 for $1 match up to 5% of your compensation or the IRS limit for 401(k) contributions, whichever comes first
  • Medical, dental, life and disability insurances
  • Tuition reimbursement
• A culture of inclusivity and respect in line with our core values of health, compassion, innovation and integrity.
• Supportive community outreach dollars and encouragement to volunteer.
• Thorough employee orientation and onboarding.

We are:

• A provider and employer of choice in the Northwest for 50 years.
• Dental insurance + providers in over 50 general and specialty offices in OR, WA and ID.
• Dedicated to proactive care to facilitate the best possible outcomes.

Willamette Dental Group is an equal opportunity employer.

We evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status and other protected characteristics.

This job description is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities, but constitutes a general definition of the position's scope and function in the company.

This position may be exposed to PHI in the course of his/her duties, and will handle protected information (PHI) in a manner consistent with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

Full time : 32+ hours per week

We will further train you.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BLS Certified
  
• High energy, well presentable, respectable and joyful personality a must
• Must be willing to invest time to learn and master skills
  
• Must pass a background check and education verification and random drug screen if applicable

Ideal candidate has up beat personality, friendly, eager to learn new skills, positive and well organized PROBLEM SOLVER.

Good communication skills is expected.

Only Solution driven candidates should apply.

Essential Tasks & Skills

• MUST be a team player and willing to learn
  
• Provide direct support to the Team
  
• Making appointments and managing the schedule
• Assist with Oral Surgery Cases to include biopsy, implant as well as extractions under IV Sedation and local
• Keep inventory and order supplies
  
• Follow up with patients
  
• Answering inquiries from patients
  
• Comfortable with use of technology (Electronic Chart)
• Coordinating schedules
  
• Must always come to work in an upbeat and positive attitude
• Multitasking and strong attention to detail
• Organization skills and ability to prioritize tasks is required
  
• Must accept to be accountable, learn and grow with experiences

Minimum Qualifications

• SOLUTION DRIVEN and not problem focused.
• Must be a high energy, well presentable , respectful and joyful personality
• MUST BE ACCOUNTABLE
• Must be a problem solver and work independently after training.
  

Benefits

• Medical , Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K
• PTO
• Paid Holidays

Pay

• paid biweekly