Lead Dental Surgery Assistant

Capital Oral Surgery and Dental Implants • Full-time • Topeka, Kansas, United States • $22 - $26 / hour • 4m ago

Overview
At Capital Oral Surgery and Dental Implants our mission is to transform the lives of our patients through providing an exceptional patient experience and excellent clinical results. The Lead Surgery Assistant supports the Oral Surgeons throughout the consultation, exam and treatment and is responsible for creating a warm and welcoming environment that fosters long term patient relationships. This individual must create an exceptional patient experience at every point of contact, support excellent patient outcomes and ensure positive patient communications surrounding treatment planning, expected treatment completion times, follow up and recalls. In addition the Lead Surgery Assistant is responsible for supply inventory and ordering, staff training and engagement, treatment planning and maintaining a clean and sanitary lab, sterilization room and operatories.

Responsibilities

Assist the dentist during examinations and procedures, ensuring all necessary tools and materials are prepared and available.
Take and develop dental X-rays while adhering to safety protocols.
Maintain accurate medical records, including patient histories and treatment plans.
Monitor and record vital signs of patients before, during, and after procedures.
Educate patients on oral hygiene practices and post-treatment care.
Sterilize instruments and maintain cleanliness of the dental operatory.
Schedule appointments and manage patient flow efficiently using dental software.

Experience

Previous experience in dental assisting is required. Previous Dental Surgery experience is preferred but not mandatory; we welcome candidates eager to learn.
Proficiency in taking X-rays and understanding of vital signs is essential.
Experience with medical records management is beneficial for maintaining patient information accurately.
Knowledge of dental software systems will be advantageous in streamlining office operations.
CPR and Sedation certification preferred.
Experience and understanding of surgical sterilization procedures a plus.

If you are eager to be a part of transforming lives, creating an exceptional experience and growing in your personal and professional goals, we would love to meet you!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

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