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Oral Surgery Assistant

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

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