Dental Assistant

Gelfman and Birnbaum Oral Surgery

Dental Assistant

Brooklyn, NY
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Surgical Dental Assistant

    Busy Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery office in Brooklyn is seeking F/T Medical/Surgical Dental Assistant to join our team

    Qualifications:

    Must be friendly, able to work in a fast-paced environment

    Must have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, be punctual, professional, and a team player

    Must be respectful to doctors and co-workers, patients and families from a wide range of cultural, social and economic backgrounds

    Must be willing and able to learn new skills

    Valid CPR certification preferred

    Knowledgeable of Word and Excel preferred

    Bilingual a plus- please indicate in your resume or cover letter

    Duties and Responsibilities:

    Surgical Assistant:

    Accompanies patients to examination/procedure room, assists patients as needed with walking and transferring

    Acts as a patient advocate

    Obtains vital signs including blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate

    Prepares patients for procedures

    Provides set-up of examination/procedure room and instruments in accordance with proper sterilization techniques established by office and infection control policies

    Prepares consent forms

    Assists surgeon during surgery

    Assists and monitors patients in the recovery room

    Provides patients' with discharge instructions

    Maintains examination/surgical room insuring cleanliness and proper stock of necessary supplies

    Complies with established personal protective equipment requirements necessary for protection against exposure to blood and other potentially infectious body fluids, chemical disinfectants, radiation and other hazardous substances; handles and disposes sharps appropriately

    Complies with OSHA, HIPPA rules and regulations

    Pay will vary depending on experience and performance.