Job Title: Dental Assistant - Oral Surgeon
Company Name: Spectrum Healthcare Resources
Location: Fort Bliss, Texas
Job Type: Full-time
Overview:
Join Spectrum Healthcare Resources, a leading provider of healthcare services, in delivering high-quality dental care as a Dental Assistant - Oral Surgeon at Fort Bliss, Texas. If you're passionate about dental health and thrive in a dynamic healthcare environment, we want to hear from you.
Hours of Performance:
Monday to Friday, 0600-1700 (40 hours per week)
Responsibilities:
- Assist oral surgeon in complex oral maxillofacial procedures in hospital operating rooms and dental clinics.
- Schedule patients, obtain medical history, perform restorations, and operate dental X-ray equipment.
- Administer IV medications, monitor patients under anesthesia, and provide post-surgical care.
- Maintain cleanliness of equipment, order supplies, and accurately record treatment information.
Requirements:
- Certification as an Expanded Functions Dental Assistant (EFDA).
- Experience in oral surgery procedures.
- Proficiency in dental X-ray equipment and OSHA regulations.
- Strong communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Professional development and advancement opportunities.
- Collaborative and supportive work environment.
Qualifications:
- Graduates from a formal dental assistant program with a minimum of three (3) months curriculum and six (6) months clinical experience; OR at least one (1) year of clinical dental assisting experience.
- Oral and maxillofacial surgery assistants with training or experience within the past two (2) years and three (3) additional months of assisting experience.
- Certification in basic CPR approved by American Red Cross or American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider Course.
- Certification in ACLS prior to the beginning of the contract and maintenance throughout the term.
If you meet the qualifications and are ready to make a difference in dental healthcare, apply now with your resume and cover letter to luis_gonzalez@spectrumhealth.com with "Dental Assistant - Oral Surgeon Application" in the subject line.
