Job Description:
Our growing oral surgery practice is seeking a skilled and compassionate Oral Surgery Assistant to join our team. We are a patient-centered office known for providing exceptional surgical care in a supportive, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment. If you thrive in a clinical setting, enjoy working closely with doctors and teammates, and take pride in creating outstanding patient experiences, we would love to meet you.
Essential Duties:- Prepares treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols
- Takes and records patient's vital signs such as blood pressure and respiration rate
- Assists surgeon with general anesthesia and intravenous sedation procedures
- During treatment, the assistant transfers surgical instruments to oral surgeon and prepares surgicaldressings
- Monitors intravenous fluids and vital signs during and after the surgery procedure
- Takes dental radiographs, prepares prescriptions, maintains inventory of supplies in operatory
- Enters patients' treatment in the computer and prepares all consent forms regarding surgery and the use ofanesthesia
- Gives patients post operative care instructions
- Maintains equipment and instruments by proper care, cleaning, and sterilization
- Adheres to office education and protocol
- Maintains patient confidentiality and conducts self in a professional manner
- Any other duties as assigned
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with OSHA infection control policies
- Helps oral surgeon manage medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency kit, oxygen and other emergency supplies
- Education and Experience Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent 2+ years of chair side experience, preferably in oral surgery, dental, and/or periodontics.
Relevant experience in the dental, medical, or nursing field is preferred
Special Requirements, Certifications, and Licenses:
DAI Certification.
X-Ray Certification.
CPR Certification.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.401(k) Plan.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay.
Competitive Pay.
Schedule: Monday - Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Requirements:
