Dental / Surgical Assistant

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Job Title: Dental/Surgical Assistant

Hourly Rate: $24-$29 per hour (Non-Exempt)

Department: Clinical

Reports to: Practice Manager

Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 6:45am-5:00pm

Location: Reseda, Ca

Job Summary

The Dental/Surgical assistant plays a crucial role in assisting our prosthodontists and surgeons on clinical operations, prosthetics, surgery, and digital scanning to provide state-of-the-art dental implant solutions to our patients.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist the dentist during a variety of surgical and restorative procedures.
• Sterilize dental instruments, prepare equipment, and treatment rooms for each patient following OHSA and infection control guidelines.
• Take and process accurate impressions/digital impressions, and digital X-rays, ensuring high-quality images for diagnostic purposes.
• Welcome patients, inquire about medical history, document treatment, and maintain up-to-date patient records (e.g, treatment charts, medical histories, consent forms).
• Deliver pre/post operative care instructions, and follow up care with clarity and compassion.
• Stay updated with industry best practices, infection control protocols, and regulatory guidelines.
• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; Certification or diploma from an accredited dental assisting program
• Proficient in all back-office dental duties including four handed dentistry, taking and processing digital X-rays, infection control, disinfection, and sterilization procedures.
• Knowledge of dental procedures, instruments, and terminology.