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