Oral Surgery Assistant I

Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery • Concord, NC

89d

About The Position

Become a valued team member for a dynamic, growing, fast-paced oral surgery practice where you are encouraged to learn and grow! Our world-class team includes highly skilled oral and maxillofacial surgeons dedicated to providing outstanding care and service to all our patients. We offer exceptional benefits, 401k (with match), eight paid holidays, and a generous PTO accrual that starts right away!

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current BLS certification
• Infection control training
• Sterile processing certification/experience
• Dental Radiography certification
• Successful completion of approved nitrous oxide course
• IV/Phlebotomy certification
• Anesthesia-related continuing education

Responsibilities

• Set up for non-sterile & sterile procedures (under supervision) with appropriate instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist surgeon during minor surgical procedures including suctioning, retracting, passing instruments, providing airway support under supervision of Oral Surgery Assistant II/III, Surgical Tech, or RN, until core competencies are met.
• Circulates on surgical procedures, completing necessary EMR (electronic medical record) entries, paperwork, logs, etc.
• Performs other procedures as directed (capture radiographs, take/pour dental impressions, capture intraoral digital scans, remove surgical splints, fit splints, remove sutures, place packs, etc.).

Benefits

• 401k (with match)
• 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
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees