Oral Surgery Assistant

Requirements

• 1+ year dental assistant experience required

Responsibilities

• Welcome patients in the oral surgery office
• Prepare patients for treatment ensuring their comfort
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed during surgery
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Assist the oral surgeon during surgery
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Provide post-operative care instructions
• Keep the operatories clean and well-stocked
• Schedule appointments
• Maintain accurate patient records and assist with payment procedures

Skills

• Experience as dental assistant with preferable oral surgery experience.
• Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
• Ability to take dental X- rays. X ray certification is a plus.
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Good computer skills
• Excellent communication and people skills
• Attention to detail
• Well-organized and reliable
• High school diploma; graduating from dental assistant school is a plus
• Additional certification or training is an asset: CPR, DAANCE etc-

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person