Surgical Dental Assistant Job in Grand Prairie, Texas

(Job ID: 542329)

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Are you looking for a company that you can call home and have opportunities to grow? We are looking for a Surgical Assistant to join our growing practice. We pride ourselves on guiding our staff in the right direction to not only learn but also get hands-on training to move forward within the company. To be successful as an oral surgery assistant, you should be highly organized and attentive to patients' needs. Surgical Responsibilities: Assist Surgeon during consultations and treatment. Basic lab duties (Impressions, pouring up/trimming models). Proper instrument cleaning in accordance with infection control and biohazard protocols Autoclave operation and function Surgical tray set-up Identification of instruments used in the clinic. Room set up/break down for IV anesthesia and surgery. Seat patient and perform pre-op set-up. Review charts. Properly positioning restraints. Support airway for sedated patients. Ability to circulate and retrieve instruments. Excellent patient care & communication Non-Surgical Responsibilities: Restock supplies, forms, handouts, and rooms. Take vital signs. Familiar with all forms and handouts (procedure-based, consent forms, etc.) Aware of and in compliance with OSHA requirements (e.g. personal protection) Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, filing, and charting. Make follow up phone calls to patients. May take X-Rays. Properly closing and opening the office each day (Tanks, Suction, Xray) Greet patients and make them feel comfortable ***Must be bilingual***