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