Dental Assistant at Advanced Oral Surgery

Company: Advanced Oral Surgery
Location: Lakeville
Posted on: April 10, 2021

Job Description:

Role and Responsibilities The Dental Assistant will help surgeons during surgery by performing duties such as tissue retraction, intravenous lines and completing documentation. -- Performs preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care -- Verifies the identity of patients and operative sites -- Discusses with surgeon the nature of the surgical procedure including operative consent and methods of operative exposure -- Diagnostic and laboratory data, patient-advanced directions and other needs -- Monitors and maintains aseptic technique throughout procedures -- Maintains an unobstructed operative field using surgical retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment -- Determines availability of necessary equipment and supplies for operative procedures -- Obtains and inspects sterile and non-sterile surgical equipment, supplies and instruments -- Operates sterilization devices -- Monitors patient intraoperative status -- Obtaining dental radiographs and dental imagine -- Complete patient clinical narratives Qualifications and Education Requirements -- At Least one year of related experience preferred -- DAANCE certification preferred -- Licensed dental assistant preferred -- BLS certification required or the ability to complete within 1 month of hire -- Radiology certification preferred Preferred Skills -- Basic computer knowledge -- Ability to work well in a team or individually -- Good Judgment and critical thinking skills -- Passion for keeping people safe -- Strong attention to detail, vigilance, and meticulous care on the job -- Excellent manual dexterity Superior listening skills with the ability to quickly comprehend instructions in emergency situations.


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