Oral Surgery Assistant II

Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery • Concord, NC

9h • Onsite

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. Advance your career in oral surgery in a role that allows you to observe, train, and participate with supervision in setting up for minor surgical procedures, assisting in minor procedures, instrument processing, room turnover, and other clinical duties as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Completion of limited Dental Assisting program, OR 1-2 years experience in general dentistry/oral surgery practice
• Current BLS certification (Or obtained within 90 days of employment)
• Infection control training (Or obtained within 90 days of employment)
• Sterile processing certification/experience (Or obtained within 90 days of employment)
• Dental Radiography certification (Or obtained within one year of employment)
• Successful completion of approved nitrous oxide course (Or obtained within one year of employment)
• IV/Phlebotomy certifcation (Or obtained within one year of employment)
• Anesthesia-related continuing education (Or obtained within one year of employment)

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.
• Assist in onboarding and supporting Oral Surgery Assistant I.
• Circulates on surgical procedures, completing necessary entries, paperwork, logs, etc.
• Capture radiographs, take/pour dental impressions, capture intraoral digital scans, remove surgical splints, fit splints, remove sutures, place packs, etc.
• Updates patient medications and allergies at each patient encounter
• Participates in crash cart training to become familiar with emergency medications and supplies.

Benefits

• exceptional benefits
• 401k (with match)
• eight paid holidays
• generous PTO accrual that starts right away!

What This Job Offers

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