Oral Surgery Assistant - Marshall Oral Surgery

Marshall Health • Huntington, WV

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing a variety of duties to ensure the efficient operation of the oral surgery practice. Key responsibilities include managing clerical tasks, maintaining and sterilizing dental and medical equipment, assisting surgical personnel with skill development, and supporting the physician during procedures and surgeries. The assistant will prepare instruments and equipment for surgery, handle patient consent forms, and may perform tasks such as glucose tests and preparing bone materials. They will also administer nitrous oxide, assist the physician during procedures by passing instruments, providing suction, maintaining the patient's airway and field of vision, and performing wound care. Additionally, the role includes taking radiographs, managing supply levels, and performing other assigned duties.

Requirements

• Graduate from an accredited program for dental assistants or accredited program for Surgery Technologists.
• One year experience preferred.
• Oral surgery experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs clerical duties necessary to ensure an efficient operation.
• Cleans, sterilizes, disinfects, and maintains dental and medical equipment/materials.
• Assists surgical personnel with learning and maintaining skills required in medical and dental assisting.
• Assists physician with office dental and medical procedures and surgeries.
• Prepares for surgical procedures by preparing instruments and equipment, completing consent forms, performing glucose tests (if applicable), preparing cadaver/synthetic bone for osteomties/augmentation, etc.
• Administers nitrous oxide as directed by physician.
• Assists physician during procedure by passing instruments to physician, using central vacuum to provide suction and maintaining surgeon's field of vision, maintaining patient's airway, performing direct wound care as directed by physician, etc.
• Takes radiographs.
• Orders/maintains level of supplies.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree