Surgical Dental Assistant Job in Gilbert, Arizona

(Job ID: 546567)

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Title: Surgical Assistant Practice: Desert Valley Oral Surgery Hours: Mon - Thurs 7:30am – 4pm, Fri 6:30am – 3pm Locations: Gilbert Office: 2915 E Baseline Rd #106, Gilbert, AZ 85234 Queen Creek Office: 21321 E Ocotillo Rd, Queen Creek, AZ 85142 This position will be most often in the Gilbert office, with travel to the Queen Creek location only occasionally.  We are seeking a skilled and experienced Oral Surgery Assistant who meets the following criteria: Oral Surgery Experience Required Experience must be in an oral surgery setting Quality Over Quantity While years of experience are considered, we place a stronger emphasis on the quality and relevance of your experience in oral surgery. The Surgical Assistant is responsible for ensuring the compassionate, effective, and efficient delivery of high-quality clinical care for patients while practicing and providing safety in the work environment. The ideal candidate will assist oral surgeons during procedures, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow in a fast-paced environment. This role requires a strong understanding of surgical procedures, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care. Responsibilities: Ensure that all patients receive the highest quality of care and service Communicate with all patients (both in-person and by phone) in a friendly and professional manner Maintain positive, pleasant, and professional relationships between patients, staff members, and surgeons Assist oral surgeons during surgical procedures and prepare instruments, materials, and equipment needed for various surgical procedures Support daily, weekly, & monthly efforts to provide a clean and professional environment for all patients, including, but not limited to, ensuring that operatories are clean, supplies are adequate, equipment is maintained, and compliance with all company policies is maintained Monitor patient's vital signs during surgical procedures and provide support as needed Assist with postoperative care, including patient education and follow-up instructions Document patient encounters and surgical procedures accurately Foster a collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork, efficient workflow, and exceptional patient care Attend and participate in regular team meetings Adhere to best practices, established protocols, and highest patient safety standards Qualifications: Education/Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent required Previous clinical experience. Experience as an oral surgery assistant required. X-ray certification required. Performance Requirements: Skills/Abilities: Strong computer skills Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively Ability to work in a fast-paced environment Analytical and detail-oriented Able to work independently with exceptional initiative and sound judgment Positive attitude, change advocate, able to lead by example Strong knowledge of oral surgery procedures Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient care and safety Work Environment/Conditions: Fast-paced dental office environment Overtime is sometimes required as needed to perform job functions Some travel as needed for training and to perform job functions Safety procedures required, including protection to minimize the risks from X-rays Potential long hours standing DISCLAIMER The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. OPS’s management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.