Oral Surgery Assistant I
About The Position
Join a dynamic, growing, fast-paced oral surgery practice. In this entry-level role, you will learn and grow while observing, training, and participating under supervision in preparation for minor surgical procedures, assistance during minor procedures, instrument processing, room turnover, and other clinical duties. The team includes oral and maxillofacial surgeons who provide care and service to patients. The role includes setting up for sterile and non-sterile procedures, assisting surgeons during minor procedures, circulating during procedures, and completing related electronic medical record entries, paperwork, and logs. You may also perform other clinical procedures as directed.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Current BLS certification, or obtain it within 90 days of employment.
- Infection control training, or obtain it within 90 days of employment.
- Sterile processing certification or experience, or obtain certification within 90 days of employment.
- Dental Radiography certification, or obtain it within one year of employment.
- Successful completion of an approved nitrous oxide course, or obtain it within one year of employment.
- IV/Phlebotomy certification, or obtain it within one year of employment.
- Anesthesia-related continuing education, or obtain it within one year of employment.
Responsibilities
- Set up for non-sterile and sterile procedures under supervision, preparing appropriate instruments, equipment, and supplies.
- Assist the surgeon during minor surgical procedures, including suctioning, retracting, passing instruments, and providing airway support under supervision of an Oral Surgery Assistant II or III, Surgical Tech, or RN until core competencies are met.
- Circulate during surgical procedures and complete necessary EMR entries, paperwork, and logs.
- Perform other procedures as directed, such as capturing radiographs, taking or pouring dental impressions, capturing intraoral digital scans, removing or fitting surgical splints, removing sutures, and placing packs.
- Process instruments and turn over rooms as needed.
- Perform other clinical duties as needed.
Benefits
- 401(k) with match
- Eight paid holidays
- Generous PTO accrual that starts right away
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
