Dental Surgical Assistant
About The Position
The Ohio State University College of Dentistry is seeking a temporary Dental Surgical Assistant for its Division of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMFS). OMFS offers a full scope of surgical techniques for a variety of problems of the face and mouth. Many of our faculty surgeons have particular expertise in select sub-specialties, including temporomandibular disorder, nerve repair, orthognathic surgery, and cleft lip and palate repair. The Ohio State University College of Dentistry is the fourth largest public dental school in the United States and it is the only public dental school in Ohio. The college is divided into ten divisions with all major ADA-recognized dental specialties represented. The College has approximately 600 students in its undergraduate and graduate programs.
Requirements
- 4 years’ experience in dental office practices and procedures, dental operatory practices and procedures, four-handed assisting techniques, inventory record-keeping, care of dental equipment, dental clinic procedures, expanded dental duty procedures.
- BLS/CPR certification required at all times throughout employment.
- Current radiographer license required at all times throughout employment.
- Knowledge with multiple implant systems and a wide variety of dental and dental surgical instruments in a surgical environment.
Nice To Haves
- 6 years’ previous experience in an oral & maxillofacial surgery office and experience with medical or surgical assisting highly desired.
- Computer literacy including Microsoft Office and internet/e-mail.
Responsibilities
- Provides direct, hands-on assistance throughout a wide range of oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures working for a variety of faculty and resident surgeons.
- Works with dental students.
- Performs x-ray functions.
- Responsible for infection control.
- Prepares and distributes instruments.
- Supports community outreach efforts.
- Stocks supplies.
- Works off-site as scheduled.
- Participates in the establishment and maintenance of a positive, professional, and patient-centered workplace.
- Committed to completion of patient care regardless of pre-assigned work hours.
- May work occasional scheduled or unscheduled overtime as necessitated by patient care needs.
Benefits
- Background check
- Drug and alcohol screening
- Drug screen or physical may be required during the post offer process.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
