Dental Assistant
Company: Oral Surgery Services
Location: Metairie
Posted on: February 3, 2025
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Job Description:
POSITION PURPOSE Are you passionate about patient care and
looking to make a difference in a surgical setting? Join our team
as a Dental Surgical Assistant, where you'll assist the surgeon
during consultations and surgeries, enhance patient satisfaction,
and boost office efficiency. In this role, you'll provide
outstanding pre-operative and post-operative care, ensuring the
highest standards for our patients. PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND
DUTIES --- Surgical Support: Assist the doctor during oral
surgeries, seat patients, and take vitals. Maintain competency in
anesthesia monitoring and ensure all consent forms and treatment
plans are accurately completed. --- Patient Care Expert: Provide
clear and concise pre-operative and post-operative instructions to
patients. Obtain necessary medical clearances and maintain
excellent patient care standards. --- Compliance and Safety
Adherence: Adhere to OSHA and regulatory guidelines, ensuring
radiation protection for all patients and producing radiographic
images with proper exposure techniques and anatomical positioning.
--- Record Keeping and Documentation: Document and maintain
accurate records/charting in compliance with established standards.
--- Equipment and Instrument Maintenance: Prepare and maintain
clinical equipment and instruments, ensuring they are in good
working condition for each procedure. --- Interpersonal Relations:
Maintain good rapport and cooperative relationships with patients,
doctors, and team members. Approach conflicts constructively,
identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their
resolution. --- Confidentiality and Professionalism: Maintain the
confidentiality of patient, clinic, and hospital information,
discussing sensitive information only among appropriate personnel
in private settings. --- Patient Experience Enhancement: Provide an
excellent patient experience, ensuring their comfort and
satisfaction throughout their visit. --- Adaptability and
Flexibility: Accept special projects and additional
responsibilities as needed, demonstrating flexibility in a dynamic
work environment. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS --- Safety Adherent:
Follow strict safety guidelines and procedures according to OSHA
and office standards. --- Policy Follower: Adhere to all office
policies diligently. --- Interpersonal Dynamo: Maintain a positive
rapport with patients and team members through excellent
interpersonal skills. --- Clear Communicator: Effectively
communicate verbally with patients and staff in a clear and
professional manner. --- Detail-Oriented: Work efficiently with a
keen eye for detail. --- Flexible Worker: Adapt to changing job
duties and work schedules as needed. --- Active Listener:
Demonstrate active listening by fully engaging in conversations,
understanding points being made, asking relevant questions, and
avoiding inappropriate interruptions. Previous
Experience/Education: --- 3 years of experience in dental surgical
assistance required --- Premium rate offered for assistants that
are DAANCE Certified Certifications and Safety Requirements: 1.
Basic CPR Certification required 2. Oral and Maxillofacial
Assisting/Dental Assistant Certification preferred 3. Hepatitis B
Vaccination & Titer 4. TB Vaccination & Titer Our POWER Values form
the foundation of our ability to deliver exceptional healthcare
experiences and achieve sustainable growth. P assion for Patient
Care O utstanding Results W inning Attitude E mbracing Continuous
Improvement R espect for Self and Others Sign On Bonus $750
Starting Salary $17.00 per hour Employment Type: Full Time
Bonus/Commission: No
Keywords: Oral Surgery Services, Metairie , Dental Assistant, Healthcare , Metairie, Louisiana
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