Oral Surgery Assistant
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 surgical
  • dressings
  • 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 of
  • anesthesia
  • 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