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Oral Surgery Dental Assistant - DAANCE Certified

Who We Are:

Join our innovative team at NHOMS | MassOMS and play an essential role in creating outstanding experiences for our clients, partners, and communities. By embracing our core values of innovation, compassion, accessibility, and one team, you will play a part in a mission to make a lasting impact on our organization's growth and success. 

Our core values center around healing first for our patients. Members of our team approach each day with compassion for both patients and colleagues. We promote innovation on every level and ensure we are accessible to one another as we work as one team. 

We are searching for individuals who can help us continue pursuing our goal of reaching prospective patients and helping to transform their lives - all while having a little fun!

Position Summary

The role of a DAANCE Certified Oral Surgery Assistant is pivotal in supporting oral surgeons and ensuring the seamless operation of the clinic. This position requires a highly skilled and motivated individual with specialized knowledge in administering anesthesia, patient monitoring, and managing potential medical emergencies in a dental setting. The ideal candidate will monitor patients under sedation during oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures, provide essential chairside support to oral surgeons, maintain a sterile surgical environment, and uphold the highest standards of patient safety and care. 

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Monitor      patients under sedation during oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures,      ensuring patient safety and comfort at all times. 
• Assist      chairside proficiently during a range of oral and maxillofacial surgeries,      anticipating the surgeon's needs and maintaining a smooth surgical flow. 
• Prepare,      break down, disinfect, and sterilize treatment rooms and instruments in      accordance with strict infection control standards. 
• Ensure      full compliance with CDC, OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control regulations,      maintaining a safe and compliant clinical environment for both patients      and staff. 
• Capture      and process high-quality radiographic images, and maintain accurate,      detailed documentation of patient records and surgical notes. 
• Provide      comprehensive pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients,      supporting their understanding, comfort, and recovery. 
• Assist      with anesthesia setup, monitoring, and documentation under the supervision      of the oral surgeon, ensuring continuous patient assessment during      sedation. 
• Support      overall clinic operations, ensuring readiness of surgical equipment,      supplies, and patient care areas. 

Required Skills & Abilities:

• High      school diploma or equivalent and reliable transportation required. 
• DAANCE      certification required at the time of hire, demonstrating advanced      knowledge in anesthesia administration, patient monitoring, and emergency      management. 
• Radiology      certification required, with proficiency in capturing diagnostic images      safely and accurately. 
• Previous      experience in dental or oral surgery assisting required, showcasing a      strong foundation in surgical procedures, patient care, and clinical      protocols. 
• Strong      interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to provide      compassionate patient care and work effectively within a surgical team. 
• Familiarity      with Open Dental or similar practice management software preferred. 
• Proficiency      in basic computer applications, including email and Microsoft Office. 
• Strong      attention to detail, reliability, and follow-through essential for      ensuring patient safety and procedural efficiency. 
• Will      be required to travel between clinic locations as needed.

Qualifications:

• CPR      certification required. 
• Radiology      certification required. 
• Massachusetts      Dental Assistant License required or must be obtained within 6 months      of hiring. 
• DAANCE      certification required at the time of hire.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Pay:      $32.00-$35.00 per hour.
• Medical,      Dental, & Vision Insurance.
• Paid      vacation & sick time.
• Access      to our 401(k) and match
• Eligibility      for discretionary quarterly bonuses.
• Discounted      oral surgery services for teammates and their families.
• Referral      Bonus eligibility.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

At NHOMS | MassOMS, we pride ourselves on creating a supportive and inclusive environment where employees can collaborate, learn, and grow. We believe in work-life balance and encourage our team members to work together, making a difference in our industry. A culture of innovation, diversity, and inclusion is the NHOMS | MassOMS way. Equality drives our spirit and fuels our creativity. We celebrate, value, and appreciate all voices and are continually building a culture where everyone has the freedom to be their authentic self. Our commitment to inclusion across race, color, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, and experience drives our success and makes our company stronger.