Specialty Dental Brands
Part-Time Surgical Assistant- Willamette Valley Oral Surgery
Specialty Dental Brands, Salem, Oregon, us, 97308
Willamette Valley Oral Surgery
is seeking a skilled and passionate
Part‑time Surgical Assistant
to join our well‑established team. With a strong reputation for exceptional patient care and cutting‑edge treatment options, this is an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a thriving, patient‑centered practice. Hard‑working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities they serve.
This position is part‑time with the possibility of transitioning to full‑time based on performance and organizational needs.
Responsibilities
Prepare all equipment, instruments, and materials for use prior to patient arrival.
Turn on all dental equipment.
Escort each patient to the operatory in a timely manner.
Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after treatment.
Remain in the operatory and interact with the patient until the doctor arrives.
Take X‑rays as needed or instructed after reviewing case notes or dental referral.
Confirm with patients medical history and make any necessary changes.
Educate patients on the treatment being performed.
Assist the doctor with all dental treatments and/or procedures performed.
Accurately chart data in the patient’s record, including clinical notations, irregularities, treatment details, updates of medical history, additional doctor’s comments, and patient responses.
Provide patients with post‑procedure oral care instructions. Work with the Dental Treatment Coordinator to ensure patients are scheduled for appropriate treatment and accurate appointment length.
Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments properly: remove all organic and inorganic materials before the sterilization process.
Stock all operatories and designated sterilization areas.
Notify the Lead Dental Assistant when materials are running low and need replacement or restocking.
Assist in daily and monthly maintenance of sterilization equipment, hand pieces, hand‑piece motors, suction, traps, and X‑ray/sensor units.
Navigate software independently.
Aid the Lead RDA in training new Sterilization Techs, RDAs, and Doctors.
Always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner.
Maintain regular attendance and adhere to assigned work schedules and office policies.
Remain flexible with work requirements.
Attend continuing education courses as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Maintain certification and/or license renewals as required by the state.
Exhibit forward‑thinking to anticipate the needs of the patient and our dental team.
May be required to travel between office locations; must be insurable by the company’s insurance.
Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned by management.
Be CPR certified.
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is seeking a skilled and passionate
Part‑time Surgical Assistant
to join our well‑established team. With a strong reputation for exceptional patient care and cutting‑edge treatment options, this is an incredible opportunity to grow your career in a thriving, patient‑centered practice. Hard‑working and motivated, the successful candidate will bring a passion for providing the best patient care to the communities they serve.
This position is part‑time with the possibility of transitioning to full‑time based on performance and organizational needs.
Responsibilities
Prepare all equipment, instruments, and materials for use prior to patient arrival.
Turn on all dental equipment.
Escort each patient to the operatory in a timely manner.
Help patients feel comfortable before, during, and after treatment.
Remain in the operatory and interact with the patient until the doctor arrives.
Take X‑rays as needed or instructed after reviewing case notes or dental referral.
Confirm with patients medical history and make any necessary changes.
Educate patients on the treatment being performed.
Assist the doctor with all dental treatments and/or procedures performed.
Accurately chart data in the patient’s record, including clinical notations, irregularities, treatment details, updates of medical history, additional doctor’s comments, and patient responses.
Provide patients with post‑procedure oral care instructions. Work with the Dental Treatment Coordinator to ensure patients are scheduled for appropriate treatment and accurate appointment length.
Sterilize and disinfect dental instruments properly: remove all organic and inorganic materials before the sterilization process.
Stock all operatories and designated sterilization areas.
Notify the Lead Dental Assistant when materials are running low and need replacement or restocking.
Assist in daily and monthly maintenance of sterilization equipment, hand pieces, hand‑piece motors, suction, traps, and X‑ray/sensor units.
Navigate software independently.
Aid the Lead RDA in training new Sterilization Techs, RDAs, and Doctors.
Always represent the practice in a professional, pleasant, and cooperative manner.
Maintain regular attendance and adhere to assigned work schedules and office policies.
Remain flexible with work requirements.
Attend continuing education courses as required.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Maintain certification and/or license renewals as required by the state.
Exhibit forward‑thinking to anticipate the needs of the patient and our dental team.
May be required to travel between office locations; must be insurable by the company’s insurance.
Perform other related duties as necessary or assigned by management.
Be CPR certified.
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