Certified Dental Surgical Assistant

The role

You will assist oral surgeons during procedures in a safe, sterile environment. You will also prepare patients for surgery, monitor vital signs, and keep instruments, equipment and records in order.

What you will do

• Assist oral surgeons during procedures while keeping a safe, sterile environment.
• Prepare patients for surgery, review medical histories, and give pre- and postoperative instructions.
• Monitor and document patient vital signs during procedures.
• Prepare, sterilize, and maintain surgical instruments, equipment, and treatment rooms.
• Support sedation and anesthesia procedures within your training and scope of practice.
• Maintain accurate patient records and follow safety and infection control protocols.
• Collaborate with the clinical team to give patients a positive experience.

Required qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Previous hands-on dental assisting experience.
• Certified Surgical Assistant (CSA) credential or equivalent qualifying surgical assisting certification.
• Current BLS certification or willingness to complete training.
• Strong knowledge of dental procedures, instrumentation, sterilization, and infection control.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and patient care skills.
• Ability to multitask and thrive in a fast-paced clinical environment.

Nice to have

• Previous oral surgery or dental surgical assisting experience.
• ACLS or DAANCE certification.
• Experience with patient monitoring, surgical procedures, and sedation support.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for full-time employees.
• Two of the three medical plans include Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility.
• Company-paid life, AD&D and long-term disability coverage.
• Voluntary life and AD&D insurance for you and your family.
• Voluntary short-term disability insurance.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• 401(k) from the first paycheck.
• Employer 401(k) contribution and profit sharing after six months of employment.
• PTO and 8 paid holidays for full-time employees.

Before you apply

• Training is offered to qualified dental professionals moving into oral surgery.
• You must meet the certification requirements to apply.

About the company

Midwest Oral Surgery & Dental Implants is an oral surgery practice in Omaha, Nebraska. The posting is from its employer, oralsurgerypartners.