Certified Dental Assistant

Job Overview

Seeking Highly Skilled and Professional
Certified Dental Assistant
for our oral surgery practice.   

We are a busy and growing professional oral surgery practice with an immediate opening for a full time Certified Dental Assistant.   We offer a friendly, caring work atmosphere with competitive pay and excellent benefits.   Experience in dental field preferred, but we will train the right person.   We are an EOE.

Position Summary:  Under direct and indirect supervision, the dental assistant will assist the Dentist in both administrative and clinical duties including:  prepare patient for procedure or exam, sterilize and disinfect instruments, set up instrument trays, prepare materials, and assist during dental procedures.  Provide patient and practice support services, including, but not limited to, personal assistance, medical attention and emotional support.

• Assist with dental and medical emergencies according to OSHA and office procedures.
• Maintain CPR certification.
• Assist chair side during administration of nitrous oxide.
• Make preliminary impressions for study casts and occlusal registrations for mounting study casts.
• Clean and polish removable appliances.
• Take and record medical and dental histories and vital signs of patients.
• Record treatment information in patient records.
• Expose dental diagnostic x-rays.
• Actively provide hand instruments and materials as needed to Dentist during exams and procedures in order to help maintain patient comfort and Dentist’s efficiency.

To apply, send your resume with contact information to
jhancock@greatriveroms.com at
Great River Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery, P.C.