Oral Surgery Assistant I

Carolinas Center For Oral & Facial Surgery • Denver, NC

2h

About The Position

Join a dynamic, growing, fast-paced oral surgery practice as an entry-level team member. The role provides opportunities to learn and grow while observing, training, and participating under supervision in preparation for minor surgical procedures, assisting with minor procedures, instrument processing, room turnover, and other clinical duties. The oral and maxillofacial surgery team is dedicated to providing outstanding patient care and service.

Some qualifications and certifications may be obtained after hire: items marked ¹ must be obtained within 90 days of employment, and items marked ² must be obtained within one year of employment.

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 it 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, including preparing appropriate instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist the surgeon during minor surgical procedures by suctioning, retracting, passing instruments, and providing airway support under the 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, and logs.
• 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.
• Perform instrument processing, room turnover, and other clinical duties as needed.

Benefits

• 401(k) with matching
• Eight paid holidays
• Generous PTO accrual that starts right away

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED