Oral Surgery Assistant

University Health

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Prepare patients and equipment for oral surgery procedures. Assist in patient care documentation and vital signs. Takes x-rays and prepares various materials. Documents charges, sets up exam room, arranges instruments for procedures, and dismisses patients. Assist with intravenous sedation procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• Graduation certificate from a Dental Assistant training program or completion of the basic skills exam.
• Other clinical education in combination with demonstrated oral surgery assistant competencies and work experience can be considered in replacement of the Dental Assistant and/or successful completion of the basic skills exam requirement.
• 6-months experience with oral surgery or an Active CDA (Certified Dental Assistant) Certification upon hire (not required to be maintained after 6-months accumulated experience with oral surgery)
• If position is responsible for radiologic functions, employee must have received the radiology certification or training in their Dental Assistant training program or receive training validated through radiology competency checklist.
• Minimum computer knowledge.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Experience in handling all ages of patients.
• Must have the ability to assist patients weighing over 100 lbs.
• Maintain BCLS certification for continued employment.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years experience in chair side dentistry.
• Experience with oral surgery, endodontic, periodontics, geriatric, and pediatric specialties.
• Front desk and basic insurance knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients and equipment for oral surgery procedures.
• Assist in patient care documentation and vital signs.
• Takes x-rays and prepares various materials.
• Documents charges, sets up exam room, arranges instruments for procedures, and dismisses patients.
• Assist with intravenous sedation procedures.

What This Job Offers

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