Job Description

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Western Dental?Oral Surgeon Assistants perform their responsibilities as dental auxiliaries in accordance with the state Dental Practice Act. Experienced Oral Surgeon Assistants are responsible for maintaining excellent communication with our doctors and assisting them in all aspects of patient care, making patients comfortable during treatment, and providing an unparalleled customer experience. They are trained in dental x?ray and infection control procedures, and must hold a current radiation safety certificate for the state in which they practice. Western Oral Surgeon Assistants take x?rays as directed by the Oral Surgeon and are trained to become experts in making our patients comfortable during the x?ray process.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Oral Surgeon at the chair while they are engaged in any treatment of patients.
• Anticipate dentists needs and be prepared for next steps.
• Ensure all OSHA, Dental Board, and WDS policies and procedures are properly followed.
• Maintain proper patient treatment records.
• Take blood pressure.
• Give pre? and post?operative instructions within the limits designated by the Oral Surgeon.
• Provide oral hygiene instructions to the patient.
• Turn on all units, switches, and water before patient sits down.
• Stock supplies in oratories, restrooms, lab, etc. as needed.
• Inform Floor Supervisor when supplies need to be re?ordered.
• Inform Floor Supervisor of broken or malfunctioning equipment.
• Perform all duties of a Sterilizer when deemed necessary.
• Build good rapport with patients and staff.

Qualifications

• A minimum of a High School Diploma.
• Certified in the state you are applying as an RDA (CA, AZ, NV).
• Must have a current X?Ray License.
• CPR and ACLS certificates required; OMSA or DAANCE preferred.
• Bilingual preferred (Spanish/English).
• Traveling required.
• Open availability.

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