Princess Dental Staffing

Dental Assistant needed in our dental office

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Permanent Dental Assistant Job

Stony Brook, NY

Compensation

Varies based on experience. Medical/Dental/Vision benefits with contribution. Personal Time Off (sick and vacation). 401k and more offered.

Work Days

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, and Sat

Experience Required

at least 1 year

Job Description

Job Summary

Prepares patients for procedure and assists Oral Surgeon during surgery. This includes but is not limited to sterilizing instruments, setting up equipment, taking xrays, monitoring vitals during surgeries, and advising of post-surgical care. Assistant may also perform other clerical tasks when needed.

General Accountabilities

Greets patient and prepares patient for surgery.
Taking digital x-rays and scans.
Assists the oral surgeon during surgery by providing suction, monitoring of instruments, and swapping of tools as necessary.
Monitors patient position and vital signs during surgery.
Records treatment information in patient records when needed.
Provides postoperative instructions to patient.
Sterilizes and disinfects instruments, sets up instrument trays and prepares any other needed materials for cases.
Takes impressions as needed.

Suffolk Oral Surgery Associates, LLP reserves the right to add or change duties at any time.

Job Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or equivalent. Certification from an accredited dental assistant program a plus.
Experience: Preferably 1-3 years' experience as a surgical assistant but will consider candidates with 2-3 years' experience as a dental assistant.
CPR and DAANCE Certification a plus.
This position requires travel between three office locations
This position can include some weekend hours

Skills

Strong communications skills and a calm demeanor in stressful situations. Social perceptiveness.
Ability to actively listen and take instruction.
Monitoring.

Posted over 1 year ago