Overview Oral Surgery Assistant – Friday Only Position with North American Dental Group (NADG). Imagine working in a place which delivers best in class patient care and focuses on putting every patient first. Our guiding principle is empathy, and we want you to join us on our mission to transform the dental surgery experience. Our practice partners with North American Dental Group which provides us with the necessary support in order to fulfill our purpose of ensuring excellent patient care. Wondering how this shapes your job experience? We use our individuality and surgical expertise to practice group dentistry and ensure that every patient leaves our office feeling satisfied. Do you have the drive and passion to help others improve their oral health in the way that we do? Come join our team - help us pioneer a new culture of oral surgery. Responsibilities Provide assistance to surgeons during procedures including preparation and documentation Provide excellent chair-side clinical support and assistance to doctors which includes but is not limited to charting and operatory set-up and clean-up Ability to work in a fast-paced environment possessing excellent interpersonal skills such as establishing positive relationships with our team and patients Ability to communicate professionally both orally and in writing with a service-oriented approach Take dental radiographs/x-rays as well as cone beam 3D scans Motivated to learn more and provide the best patient care at all times Maintain a caring and friendly environment that emphasizes patient care Assist with sedation processes – prepare patients for treatment by talking them through the procedure Monitor patient vital statistics during surgery and notify the surgeon about issues as soon as they occur Sterilize equipment and keep the surgery area clean to meet health and safety regulations Provide post-operation advice and postoperative care tips Ability to take impressions and pour up plaster diagnostic models Qualifications Dental Assisting Certification or prior on-the-job training and state required licensure 1-5 years of experience preferred; will consider new graduates Radiography/X-ray certification for respective state CPR Certification required Proficient in navigating Windows 7, 8 and 10 Commitment to providing exceptional service, support, and education to patients OSHA-related requirements for aerosol-generating procedures, including fit testing and medical evaluation for respirator use Benefits Comprehensive benefits package including 401k Competitive paid time off for full-time and part-time team members with growth Constant opportunities for career growth and continuing education An atmosphere that supports freedom and individuality while focusing on patient care Equal Opportunity Employer We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.