Ridge Oral Surgery

Dental Surgical Assistant

Ridge Oral Surgery Basking Ridge, NJ

Job Description

Looking for energetic and lively dental assistants for a brand new Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, specialty startup office. Unparalleled growth opportunity for the right candidate.

Responsibilities:

  • Assist oral maxillofacial surgeon in provision of dental care to patients.
  • As needed, perform administrative tasks such as patient check in, post op call, appointment scheduling, charting, sending prescriptions.
  • Operate X-ray and 3D scanning equipment as per protocol.
  • Prepare surgical rooms before and after patient care and sterilize surgical instruments, materials, and equipment in accordance with infection control and biohazard protocols.
  • Assist the surgeon with all patient procedures including surgical room setup, anesthesia administration, and cleanup among others.
  • Prepare patients for surgery and monitoring vital signs before, during and after procedures.
  • As needed, Provide patients with information on oral health care, treatment plans, and postoperative instructions/translation.
  • As needed, Monitor stock of surgical supplies and medication and assist to order , as needed.
  • Ensure that instruments and equipment are effectively run and maintained following all standard protocols.
  • Assist the surgeon and rest of staff in all phases of patient care, striving to make each step perfect
  • Strictly adhere to HIPAA standards in the protection of patient personal information
  • Follow OSHA standards and other local body rules and regulations and cleaning protocols
  • As needed, help with front desk tasks such as billing, treatment plan presentation, medical billing, insurance verification, answering phone calls etc

Education/Skills:

  • High school diploma (minimum)
  • Proficient in basic computer skills
  • Knowledge of open dental software a plus
  • Knowledge of quickbooks/accounting software a plus
  • Other certifications are a plus
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Willing to wear multiple hats at the same time and a great team player

Benefits (401K, Health insurance) are for full time employees only after an initial waiting period.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $19.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits: (after waiting period in future)

  • 401(k)
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • On-the-job training
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • No nights
  • Weekend availability

COVID-19 considerations:

All standard Covid-19 precautions are followed by state and local laws

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Basking Ridge, NJ 07920: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: One location
  • Seniority level

    Entry level
  • Employment type

    Full-time
  • Job function

    Health Care Provider
  • Industries

    Dentists

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