Surgical Dental Assistant Job in Katy, Texas

(Job ID: 539834)

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Job description Immediate opening for Oral Surgery Assistant Requirements • High School Diploma • RDA License (2 years minimum) • CPR certification • Dental assistant experience required but prior experience with an oral surgery office a plus • Must be friendly with great chairside manners • Must be a team player • Needs to be responsible, dependable, hardworking, punctual • Must be willing to learn, ask for help, or ask if the teams need help • Willingness to be flexible • Must be motivated to excel at patient care Job Duties • Assisting surgeon with consultations and surgeries • Appropriate setup and take down of surgical rooms • Provide diagnostic information through x-rays, dental impressions and casts • Assist surgeon with general anesthesia and IV sedation procedures • Maintain patient's vital statistics and intravenous fluids during surgery • Provide patients with pre-operative, post operative instructions, and care tips • Adhere to infection control guidelines when preparing for, during, and upon completion of each dental treatment; disinfect and clean surgical and consult rooms and contaminated trays; disinfect and sterilize instruments, equipment, and surgical handpieces; handle and dispose of sharps and hazardous materials according to established University, State, and federal OSHA standards. • Strictly adhere to HIPAA standards in the protection of patient personal information • Position will be cross trained for front desk duties which include handling phone calls, scheduling, insurance verification, etc. • Must be able to travel to other offices as needed. Physical Demands • Ability to bend, stoop, reach ,and stand for long periods of time • Sufficient near vision acuity to identify and distinguish between dental instruments and to pass/exchange instruments to the doctor • Adequate hearing and verbal abilities to communicate effectively in person • Ability to lift and carry objects up to 25 pounds We are a fast-paced office with a family dynamic. We love our patients and our office. We are looking for the right person to join our family. If you feel you want to be considered, please send us your resume with a short description about yourself and why we should consider you for this position. Pay is reflective of experience. Work Remotely • No Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $17.00 per hour Benefits: • 401(k) • 401(k) matching • Health insurance • Paid time off Schedule: • 8 hour shift • Day shift • Monday to Friday Work Location: In person