Oral Surgery Assistant (0.5 FTE)

Denver Health•Denver, CO

1d•$25 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

We are recruiting for a mission-driven Oral Surgery Assistant (0.5 FTE) to join our team! We're with you for life’s journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn’t just something we believe in—it’s something we live every day, for life’s journey. Our Values Respect | Belonging | Accountability | Transparency Department DH OMFS PAV L Job Summary Assist the surgeon with general oral procedures. Inform patients on pre-op and post-op instructions. Provide diagnostic information through X-rays, dental impressions, and casts. Monitor the patient's vital signs during surgery. Document treatment by charting in patients' records. Set up the procedure area according to the type of procedure planned. Pass surgical instrumentation, dressing, prep, and remove sutures and debris intraoperatively. Clean sterile instruments and equipment according to the IFU. Room patients and collect medical history. Prepare patients for surgery including preop sedation counseling. Proper handling of instrumentation and equipment pre/post-procedure. Performing all procedures including dental implants, facial procedures, and clinical administrative duties, including but not limited to estimate creation, anticoagulation plans, referring provider follow-up, anticoagulation plans, FMLA paperwork, etc. Assists the lead assistant with maintaining efficient patient flows, which may include triage, support and training of junior assistants, development of standards of work and process improvement, through participation in an Ambulatory Care Services committee and/or workgroup.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED Required
4-6 years Dental or Surgical Tech experience Required
BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association or American Red Cross Required
CDA-Certified Dental Assistant - DANB - Dental Assisting National Board Inc Required or Surgical Technologist - DORA - Department of Regulatory Agencies Required
DAANCE-Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination - AAOMS - American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Required
Ability to take direction from an oral surgeon
ability to work quickly, be organized and detail oriented.
Good manual dexterity and ability to stand for long periods.
Should be reliable and have strong interpersonal communication skills.
Work well in a team environment.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Nice To Haves

Epic experience, preferred.

Responsibilities

Setting up of operating area in accordance with the type of procedure being planned.
Pass surgical tools, surgical dressing preparation and remove suture/debris removal.
Clean sterile instruments and equipment according to the IFU’s.
Attach relevant monitoring equipment in preparation for surgery.
Prepare patients for procedure.
Obtain and record patient vital signs.
Proper handling of instrumentation and equipment pre/post procedure.
Monitor and maintain aseptic technique throughout procedures.
Ensure the patient does not breathe in fluids during procedure.
Protect patient’s lips, cheeks, and tongue from unnecessary injury.
Continued monitoring of vital signs and instruction on post-operative care.
Assist surgeon in the recovery of patients from sedation and anesthesia.
Record treatment charts.
Provide diagnostic information through x-rays, dental impressions, and casts.
Appointment scheduling and confirmation.
Ordering and managing the storage of dental supplies.
Practices in alignment with Joint Commission guidelines and protocols

Benefits

generous paid time off
fully paid parental leave
exceptional retirement contributions
comprehensive health coverage
nationally recognized well-being programs
tuition assistance
career advancement pathways
professional development
loan forgiveness eligibility
employer contributions
Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, inclusive of vacation, personal/sick, and 7 Holidays
100% paid parental leave up to 6 weeks
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contribution up to 9.5%
Generous medical, dental, vision plans in addition to employer paid disability and life insurance.
Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver Health main campus and nationally recognized RESTORE Center
Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)
Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more
Tuition reimbursement & assistance
Education, coaching, and professional development opportunities through the Workforce Development Center (WFDC) that support internal career growth and advancement pathways
Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer