OMFS Dental Assistant Specialist - Trainee Path Available! - Military Veterans
at HERC- Upper MidWest
Are you passionate about oral surgery and eager to be part of a dynamic team shaping the future of dentistry? The Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery at the University of Minnesota School of Dentistry is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Dental Assistant Specialist to join our dedicated team. This is an exciting opportunity to work in a collaborative environment with dental students, residents, and faculty, providing essential care and assistance in surgical settings.
Schedule: Monday â" Friday, 7:30 AM â" 4:30 PM
Key Responsibilities
As a Dental Assistant, you will play a critical role in delivering exceptional patient care and supporting the team in a wide range of oral and maxillofacial procedures.
Duties include, but are not limited to:
Direct Patient Care
- Deliver direct patient care as expected by the Oral and Maxillofacial Division
- Provide dental-related information to potential or current patients
- Provide chairside assistance to dental students, residents, and faculty. This includes consults, post-operative appointments, exposing dental radiographs, removal of sutures and dressings, assistance with various surgical procedures involving local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, IV sedation, and general anesthesia (with proper certification)
- Monitor patients recovering from IV sedation and general anesthesia
Other duties as assigned
- Set up and take down operatories before and after procedures, prepare and sterilize instruments
- Assume responsibilities of understanding emergency procedures and operation of emergency equipment
- Stock supplies in operatories or other areas as needed
- Possess strong working knowledge of medications used in the clinic and assist or be present in the acknowledgment of counting of materials, sedation products, or other items as directed
- Perform daily, weekly, and quarterly preventative maintenance on instruments, equipment, and handpieces
- Other essential duties as assigned
Required (must document on resume):
- Graduate of an accredited Dental Assisting program
- Current DANB certification
- Minnesota Dental Assistant license *
- DAANCE certification *
- Allied Sedation certification **
New graduates or trainees are welcome to apply! We offer a training pathway that allows you to complete your certifications while working with our expert team. Candidates must obtain State of Minnesota Licensure and DANB certification within 4 months of hire and/or Allied sedation and DAANCE certifications within 6 months of hire.
Preferred:
- 1+ years of experience in an Oral Surgery or general clinic with oral surgery practices
- Experience in an educational or training environment, working alongside dental students or residents
- Knowledge or experience with Oral Surgery practices (externship experience considered)
- Ability to remain calm and professional in fast-paced, high-pressure situations
- Strong team player with a willingness to learn and grow within the field of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Confidence in responding to medical emergencies and following proper protocol
Minneapolis, MN
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