Oral Surgery, RDA

Our office is seeking an enthusiastic and personable Registered Dental Assistant with experience in oral surgery. The ideal candidate should be a team player with a strong work ethic, a relaxed attitude, and a commitment to providing quality care while being able to handle multiple tasks. They should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple providers and have a desire to learn and grow within the practice.

The candidate should be able to confidently provide exceptional preoperative and postoperative care for our patients.

Responsibilities

will include preparing patients for surgery, assisting the surgeon during procedures, and demonstrating a thorough understanding of anesthesiology, sterilization techniques, and patient safety.

Requirements

for this position include a minimum of 2 years of surgical assisting experience as an RDA, knowledge of the WinOMS system, and certification in nitrous oxide monitoring. While it is recommended, DAANCE certification is not required. The candidate should also have experience with sterilization, X-ray equipment (such as Nomad and iCAT), robotic guided surgery, implant systems and protocols, treatment planning, and various surgical procedures (such as extractions, grafting procedures, implant surgery, biopsies, sinus augmentations, and trauma).

Additionally, the candidate should be skilled in patient education, including preoperative and postoperative instructions and procedure education.

Responsibilities

will include assisting with patient preparation for dental procedures, providing assistance during dental surgery, assisting with anesthesia administration and monitoring vital signs, assisting with post-operative care, maintaining and sterilizing dental instruments and equipment, and educating patients on proper oral hygiene techniques.

We offer a range of benefits including 401(k) with matching, continuing education credits, dental insurance, health insurance, life insurance, opportunities for advancement, paid time off, professional development assistance, uniform allowance, and vision insurance. Medical specialties related to this position include anesthesiology, perioperative care, and surgery.

Candidates should have at least 3 years of dental assisting experience and be a Registered Dental Assistant. BLS certification, Nitrous Oxide Monitoring certification, and DAANCE certification (preferred but not required) are also required. Salary $17 - $21 per hour