Dental Assistant

The Oral Surgery/Prosthodontic will be responsible for but not limited to the following: Oral Surgery/Prosthodontic will be responsible for, but not limited to the following: Will work under a dentists supervision to prepare equipment that will be used in dentistry procedures, to ready patients for these procedures, and to help the dentist during these procedures by passing instruments, holding the suction catheter in place, and generally anticipating the dentist's needs. Perform office duties as needed including: scheduling and confirming appointments, receiving patients, keeping treatment records, sending bills, receiving payments, and ordering dental supplies and materials.

Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery
Baltimore, MD
Pay From: $25 per hour

MUST:
Experienced Dental Assistant
1+ years of Oral Surgery experience
Must be X-Ray certified in MD
Must have a current CPR certification
Must have experience with working with EMR
Must be reliable, work well with others in a fast paced environment, and have good manual dexterity
Strong communication skills
Follow safety procedures to minimize the risks associated with the use of x-ray machines

DUTIES:
The Oral Surgery/Prosthodontic will be responsible for but not limited to the following:
Oral Surgery/Prosthodontic will be responsible for, but not limited to the following:
Will work under a dentists supervision to prepare equipment that will be used in dentistry procedures, to ready patients for these procedures, and to help the dentist during these procedures by passing instruments, holding the suction catheter in place, and generally anticipating the dentist's needs
Some Other responsibilities may include sophisticated functions such as removing sutures, processing x-rays and taking the oral impressions that are used to fit crowns
Work under the direct supervision of the Prosthodontist
Perform a variety of patient care, office, and laboratory duties, including but not limited to providing chair-side assistance while dentists examine and treat patients
Ensure patients are as comfortable as possible in the dental chair, prepare them for treatment, and obtain their dental records
Hand instruments and materials to dentists and keep patients mouths dry and clear by using suction or other devices
Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment, prepare trays of instruments for dental procedures, and instruct patients on postoperative and general oral health care
Prepare materials for impressions and restorations, take dental x rays, and process x-ray film as directed by a dentist
Handle other radiological equipment and assist patients with these procedures
Perform office duties as needed including: scheduling and confirming appointments, receiving patients, keeping treatment records, sending bills, receiving payments, and ordering dental supplies and materials
Assist in specialty areas such as oral surgery, periodontics (treatment of gum disease) and prosthodontics (replacement of missing teeth) including dental implantology
Support and assist the hygienist as needed, including but not limited to cleaning trays, room setups and cleanups
Help track the inventory of the prosthetic supplies and keep the storage closet organized
Support the radiographic needs of the Patient Education Consultants, Oral Surgeon, & Hygienists
Work area is usually near the dental chair to allow for arranging instruments, materials, and medication and handing them to the dentist when needed Quadrant is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, status as a protected veteran, or status as an individual with a disability. Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act .