Job description:
As Windsor Oral Surgery continues to grow and expand to meet the needs of our community, we are seeking a highly skilled Surgical Dental Assistant Level II to join our dedicated team of oral health professionals. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a progressive and expanding surgical practice committed to clinical excellence and patient-centered care. Windsor Oral Surgery offers comprehensive surgical care for a wide range of patient needs, including tooth extractions, dental implants, biopsies, jaw surgery, and more.
As a Surgical Dental Assistant at Windsor Oral Surgery, you will work side-by-side with our surgeons in our Windsor-based practice, as well as at our local hospitals assisting with complex surgical procedures. In additional to surgical DA work, this role will also support the administrative needs to the practice, such as treatment planning, reception duties, and other administrative tasks.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assisting our surgeons with all surgical procedures with local anesthesia, nitrous oxide sedation or intravenous sedation in office.
- Facilitating patient consultations by having necessary information available to present to our surgeon including a full review of the patient’s medical history, x-rays, medication lists and lab work.
- Operating X-ray equipment to process radiographs for diagnostic purposes including but not limited to periapical radiographs, panoramic radiographs, and cone beam CT scans. Performs necessary calibration tests on equipment as required.
- Providing leadership in infection control policies and procedures. Responsible for the cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing of surgical instruments. Maintains infection control logs as well as daily processing of biological indicators.
- Anticipating needs prior to surgery including setting up operatories prior to the procedure to ensure any additional instruments, materials and equipment be in the right place at the right time.
- Demonstrating competency in dental lab work including the taking of impressions, pouring and trimming models.
- Assisting our surgeons at local hospitals for surgical procedures such as extractions, bone grafting, biopsies, facial trauma and orthognathic surgery.
- Maintaining appropriate inventory of dental supplies and fostering good relationships with dental supply companies.
- Providing administrative support to the front desk by checking patients in, confirming appointments, calling post-op and follow-up patients, etc.
- Effectively communicating patient treatment plans with the administrative staff.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Exceptional interpersonal skills with a focus on patient comfort and reassurance.
- Composed and reliable under pressure; able to respond effectively in a fast-paced surgical environment.
- Proactive in anticipating the needs of both patients and the surgeon during procedures.
- Self-motivated with strong problem-solving and critical thinking abilities.
- Ability to learn new techniques in digital dentistry and to utilize new technology to enhance delivery of treatment.
- Collaborative team player with the ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary clinical team.
Qualifications and Experience
- Level 2 Dental Assistant Certification is required including HARP certification.
- Current BLS
- Experience working at general and/or specialty dental practice is required.
- Previous experience working as a surgical dental assistant is considered an asset.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
- Company events
- Dental care
- Extended health care
- On-site parking
- Paid time off
- Vision care
Experience:
- general and/or specialty dental practice : 2 years (preferred)
- working as a surgical dental assistant : 1 year (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Dental Assistant Level II or level I with HARP (preferred)
Work Location: In person
