Part-Time Dental Assistant - Reifeis Oral Surgery and Dental Implants - Fort Wayne, IN

Job Description: Reifeis Oral Surgery and Dental Implants Position: Dental Assistant (Part-Time) *Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays* Reports To: Doctor and Office Manager Position Summary : Assist the doctor by being responsible for various dental assisting duties, maintains equipment and instruments following OSHA requirements, and treats each patient with respect and professionalism. Primary Duties : Clean and sterilize instruments Change traps monthly Prepare and set-up trays Assists doctor during procedures Administer & process x-rays Pt. instructions following treatment Check, switch, & order gas tanks Maintain lab & operating work areas Maintain emergency box supplies Check AED, batteries, laryngoscope Clean Operatories Dry Test Strips Direct & prepare patients for surgery Review Medical history w/patient Secondary Duties : Take out trash Maintain current x-ray certification Check pt. flow from front desk Attend required office meetings Biological steam test Fire Extinguisher check monthly Draw up/Count medications Gauze Packs/water syringes Laundering uniforms and linen Impressions Schedule doctor lunches Biohazard Physical Requirements : Able to stand for long hours, stock rooms, Eye-hand coordination Able to lift & hold an object for a lengthy period Ability to respond quickly to oral instructions Bending, stooping, walking Good vision & hearing Skills : Ability to operate and maintain: x-ray machine, panorex, ultrasonic, autoclave, processor, oxygen & nitrous oxide, blood pressure & pulse meter, suction, hand pieces dry heat sterilization, dental, implant materials and equipment. CPR, OSHA, radiology, dental assistant certification. Job Type: Part-time Pay: $21.00 - $23.00 per hour Expected hours: 24 per week Benefits: 401(k) Paid time off Work Location: In person

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