Dental Surgical Assistant - Dr Peter Scheer

Dr. Scheer is seeking a skilled and dedicated Dental Surgical Assistant to join his dynamic dental team. Our surgical assistants are responsible for assisting doctors in the scheduling educating preparation and follow up for patients receiving treatment in the practice. The surgical assistant helps to provide an excellent experience for the patient and helps to drive efficiency and productivity throughout the practice. The surgical assistant also helps to ensure a safe and sterile environment in which to perform treatment.
The surgical assistant role requires a hardworking individual who can also deliver a comfortable experience for our patients. This role reports to the Owner Doctor. The hourly wage range for this position is $22 $28 per hour depending on experience.

If you are a dedicated surgical assistant with a passion for patient wellbeing and a commitment to excellence we encourage you to apply.

What youll be accountable for:

• Clinical Support: Efficiently assist doctors chairside during surgical procedures. Prepare and arrange dental instruments materials and medications as needed.
• Patient Care: Greet and prepare patients for treatment ensuring their comfort and answering any questions they may have. Obtain and record patients dental history and vital signs and maintain accurate and uptodate patient records.
• Infection Control: Adhere to strict infection control protocols and maintain a clean and organized clinical environment. Sterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment as well as maintain compliance with all safety regulations.
• Radiography: Take and process dental radiographs (Xrays) as per dentists instructions. Ensure proper patient positioning and radiation safety measures are followed.
• Educational Support: Instruct patients on postoperative care.
• Administrative Tasks: Manage patient records update treatment plans and assist front office with scheduling patient appointments as needed.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision coverage.
• Retirement savings plan 401k) with employer match for eligible employees.

Schedule:

Monday Friday

Oral surgery experience preferred. RDA certificate not required willing to train the right candidate.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED) or equivalent and specified training courses as mandated by state for certification licensure or registration
• Certifications/licenses/registrations as mandated by applicable state
• Highly organized and attentive to patients needs
• Strong attention to detail
• Excellent verbal and written communication abilities. Must be able to explain procedures and educate patients.
• Maintain a neat and professional appearance at all times.
• Uphold patient confidentiality and exhibit a compassionate and caring demeanor.
• Ability to work in a fastpaced environment as part of a diverse dental team.
• Ability to handle stressful situations with a calm and professional demeanor.
• 1 years of surgical assisting experience preferred
• OMSA or DAANCE certifications preferred
• WinOms software experience a plus
• DSN software experience a plus

Commitment to Equity Diversity and Inclusion (EDI)

• Mosaic Dental Collective is committed to growing and celebrating our diverse peoplepowered culture. We embrace and encourage the many varied wonderful differences that our workforce embodies. Together we cultivate human connections that empower each of us to bring our authentic and unique selves to work every day. We expect that Mosaic Dental Collective employees treat each other with respect seek to understand our differences and work to find commonalities building up our Mosaic community as one team.

Work Environment

• This position operates in an office environment which includes working with and operating phones computers fax machines copiers and other office equipment. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to walk stand sit bend stoop reach carry use hands and eyes. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• Location: 39935 Vista Del Sol Ste #102 Rancho Mirage CA 92270
• Reports To: Owner Doctor
• Department: Back Office
• FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Note: This job description is intended to convey information essential to understanding the scope of the Registered Dental Assistant position. It is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification to meet the needs of the dental practice.

**If interested please reach out directly to Andrea Iobst at or