Connecticut Valley Oral Surgery Associates is seeking a full time surgical assistant. You must be able to travel to our Northampton, MA and Amherst, MA locations. Starting pay, without experience, $20/hr. Experienced assistants will be offered a competative wage.
As a dental surgical assistant you will provide support to oral surgeons with a variety of duties:
- Assisting with all surgical procedures (extractions, bone grafting, tori removal, biopsies, implants)
- Assisting and monitoring with Intravenous conscious sedation, general anesthesia and supplemental use of nitrous oxide.
- Proper sterilization of instruments, breakdown and disinfection of dental operatories.
- Greeting and seating patients in a professional and caring manner, while retrieving an updated medical history and charting notes and treatment plans.
- Monthly emergency protocol training
Experience in the Medical /Dental field recommended, but not required. Phlebotomist's encouraged to apply. Must be able to obtain State Dental Assistant License and X-ray Certification. We offer an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, pension plan and other benefits. Candidate must be energetic, compassionate, reliable and able to work within a team environment. To apply, submit cover letter, resume and references.
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees eligible
Schedule:
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Medical specialties:
Schedule:
License/Certification:
- Dental Assistant License (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Multiple locations