Oral Surgery Assistant I

Carolinas Center For Oral & Facial Surgery•Wade Hampton, SC

12d

About The Position

Join a dynamic, growing, fast-paced oral surgery practice as an entry-level team member with opportunities to learn and grow. The practice’s oral and maxillofacial surgeons provide care and service to patients. In this role, you will observe, train, and participate under supervision in preparation for minor surgical procedures, assisting during minor procedures, instrument processing, room turnover, and other clinical duties as needed.

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 by suctioning, retracting, passing instruments, and providing airway support under supervision of an Oral Surgery Assistant II/III, Surgical Tech, or RN until core competencies are met.
Circulate during surgical procedures and complete required EMR entries, paperwork, logs, and related documentation.
Perform other procedures as directed, such as capturing radiographs, taking and 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.