07/13/2022
With Dr. Singh’s expertise ranging from corrective jaw surgery to wisdom tooth removal, Chilliwack Oral, Facial & Implant Surgery offers its patients a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgeries under local and IV sedation. The practice continues to enjoy steady growth, and we believe we owe our success to our team, our organizational culture, and our consistent effort to provide the highest quality in patient care. We are looking to add another dynamic member to our team, and the ideal candidate will offer proficient Certified Dental Assistant skills, be comfortable assisting in various kinds of oral surgeries, and be seeking a permanent position at 0.8 full-time equivalent hours in a fast-paced, dental/surgical office. If you are a proactive, positive, and friendly team player who enjoys a challenging and rewarding workplace, we look forward to receiving your application.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Rapport building skills
- Knowledge of informed consent requirements
- Treatment knowledge
- General computer skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Able to contribute/improve team performance
- Highly organized and detail oriented
- Sterilization and cross- contamination awareness is essential
Duties, Tasks & Accountabilities
- Keep abreast of waiting room and bring patients in for consults/procedures
- Prepare patients for dental examination and assist the dentist during the examination
- Take and process X-rays
- Take preliminary impressions for diagnostic casts
- Complete Patient Treatment Sheets and present patients with informed consent documentation (i.e. pre and post-op instructions)
- Prepare for and assist with consults
- Prepare for and assist with surgical procedures
- May perform intra-oral duties such as remove sutures, take and record vital signs, apply desensitizing agents, topical anesthetic
- Enter clinical/surgical notes and treatment plans into patient chart as per Surgeon instruction and/or templates
- Effectively communicate patient cases and treatment plans during hand-off to administrative staff.
- Participate in training programs
Essential Credentials & Education
- Completion of Certificate in Dental Assisting, Registered with CDSBC, CPR certified
(Continuing Ed.: The Dental Anesthesia Assistants National Certification [DAANC])
Please email your resume with your cover letter to our office manager at [Email hidden].