Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery Associates

Oral Surgery Associates has been in practice since 1969. We are a Best of Omaha award winner in the Oral Surgery category. We provide services in both Nebraska and Iowa. Our employees are loyal and dedicated team players. We have employees who have worked for our organization for 35+ years. If you would like to be a part of this amazing team we encourage you to hit the apply button below.

With the support of the Practice Manager and Clinic Coordinator, assist to ensure the smooth and successful running of the clinic.

To be responsible in assisting to produce performance and quality standards within the Orthodontic Clinic, delivered through customer service skills, attention to detail and common sense.

To be responsible for the maintenance of the practice’s equipment located within the clinic, reporting any issues to the Practice Manager.

• Help to maintain patient flow pattern by seating patients promptly and begin procedures
• Place separators, elastic chains, and wires.
• Prepare teeth for bonding of braces and Invisalign attachments
• Scales cement and checks patient for loose brackets or bonds Monitor oral hygiene of patients, instructs on correct brushing
• Deliver all instruments to sterilization to be sterilized
• Keeps drawers stocked, clean, and replenished Debriefs patient and parents after appointments Take X-rays, CBCT, iTero scans, and impressions.
• Charts notes for patients seen, Chart scheduling of next appointment type needed and the weeks out
• Answers any questions for parents regarding treatment
• Assists Dentist in any given procedure
• Anticipates what doctor may need during appointment and takes action
• Cleans chair and moves around clinic with sense of urgency
• Back up Sterilization
• Preforms side tasks daily and/or monthly as assigned by Clinic Coordinator
• Attends all other staff meetings and Daily Huddles.
• Abide by established office policies and procedures
• Representing the practice in a positive way inside and outside of the office.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

At least 1 year of dental assisting experience is preferred

be self-motivated, organized, and have a positive attitude

possess great understanding of dental terminology

have excellent communication and written skills

have excellent public relations skills

work well with patients and team

be experienced in delivering high-level customer service

Committed to the position arriving on time daily and staying late as needed.