Oral Surgery Assistant

LC SERVICES 1 LLC•Hickory, NC

About The Position

Please note that this position will require travel between our Morganton and Hickory offices The primary responsibility is to assist the oral surgeon in providing quality patient care through using correct method of passing surgery instruments to always maximize patient and staff safety. Facilitates services including blood pressure, radiographs, charting all medical health histories, performing procedures in compliance with the oral surgery office.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent
DAI Certification
X-Ray Certification
CPR Certification
2+ years of chair side experience, preferably in oral surgery, dental, and/or periodontics.

Responsibilities

Prepares treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols
Takes and records patient’s vital signs such as blood pressure and respiration rate
Assists surgeon with general anesthesia and intravenous sedation procedures
During treatment, the assistant transfers surgical instruments to oral surgeon and prepares surgical dressings
Monitors intravenous fluids and vital signs during and after the surgery procedure.
Takes dental radiographs, prepares prescriptions, maintains inventory of supplies in operatory
Enters patients’ treatment in computer and prepares all consent forms regarding surgery and the use of anesthesia
Gives patients post operative care instructions
Schedules patients’ next visit appointment
Maintains equipment and instruments by proper care, cleaning, and sterilization
Adheres to office education and protocol
Maintains patient confidentiality and conducts self in a professional manner
Any other duties as assigned
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with OSHA infection control policies
Helps oral surgeon manage medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency kit, oxygen and other emergency supplies