Oral Surgery Assistant

LC SERVICES 1 LLC•Cary, NC

1d•$20 - $25

About The Position

The Oral Surgery Assistant supports the oral surgeon in delivering quality patient care and maintaining patient and staff safety. The role includes preparing treatment rooms, taking vital signs and radiographs, documenting medical histories and treatment, assisting with general anesthesia and intravenous sedation, monitoring patients during and after surgery, and providing postoperative instructions. The assistant also maintains instruments and equipment, supports emergency preparedness, schedules follow-up visits, and follows office procedures and confidentiality requirements.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
DAI certification.
X-ray certification.
CPR certification.
At least 2 years of chairside experience; oral surgery, dental, and/or periodontics experience is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Chairside experience in oral surgery, dentistry, and/or periodontics.

Responsibilities

Prepare treatment rooms according to prescribed procedures and protocols.
Take and record patient vital signs, including blood pressure and respiration rate.
Assist the surgeon with general anesthesia and intravenous sedation procedures.
Transfer surgical instruments to the oral surgeon and prepare surgical dressings during treatment.
Monitor intravenous fluids and vital signs during and after surgical procedures.
Take dental radiographs, prepare prescriptions, and maintain operatory supply inventory.
Enter patient treatment information into the computer and prepare consent forms for surgery and anesthesia.
Provide patients with postoperative care instructions.
Schedule patients’ next appointments.
Care for, clean, and sterilize equipment and instruments.
Follow office education and protocols.
Maintain patient confidentiality and behave professionally.
Maintain a safe and clean work environment in compliance with OSHA infection-control policies.
Maintain CPR certification, the emergency kit, oxygen, and other emergency supplies to help the oral surgeon manage medical emergencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.