02/25/2025
Our oral surgery office in Apex, NC is looking for a dependable, efficient, self motivated full-time dental assistant to be part of our team. We are a one doctor office looking for the perfect candidate to be able to multi task and work well with other team members. Our office is well known and highly respected in our dental community with 10+ years of experience in oral surgery with a strong emphasis on patient care. If you are interested in joining our incredible team, we would love to hear from you!
Responsibilities include:
· Provide exceptional customer service
· Be present, engaged and ready to work daily
· Assist doctor with all dental procedures, and anticipate their needs
· Take & develop radiographs
· Take/monitor vital signs and log appropriate patient data in patient's health record
· Clean, sterilize and prepare the equipment and operatory
· Set up trays for upcoming surgeries
· Answer post-operative phone line and assist patient with concerns/questions
· Coordinate implant surgeries with referring offices
· Maintain dental implant supply & order when needed
· Perform efficiently to help maintain the schedule and patient flow
· Educate the patients and address their questions and/or concerns
· Demonstrate good teamwork to deliver an extraordinary experience for every patient
· Partner with the doctors and other team members to maintain excellent patient service and integrity within the organization
· Assist the front office staff in scheduling patients’ follow up visits
· Monitor the level of dental supplies and order when needed
· Maintain patient confidentiality through HIPAA compliance
· Follow the organization’s safety policies and procedures through OSHA compliance
Qualifications:
· Minimum of high school diploma or equivalent required
· Minimum 1 year dental assisting experience-oral surgery preferred
· Current x-ray certification required
· CPR certification required
· Current certification to monitor Nitrous Oxide/Oxygen Analgesia preferred
· Maintain annual OSHA, HIPAA and Infection Control training
This is a full-time position, Monday - Thursday 7:00am-3:00pm and Friday 8:00am- 2:00pm
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $28.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
