Careers

Oral Surgical Assistant

FLSA Exempt Status–Non-exempt

Job Summary: Provides support and assists the Oral Surgeon and Clinical team with direct patient care to include preparation of operatory, surgical trays, equipment sterilization, assistance during surgery, pre and post-operative patient support, and performance of dental, diagnostic x-rays.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however, management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meeting the business needs of the group. Employees may be required to perform other job related duties when circumstances required (emergencies, workload, technology, etc.).

Job Specifications:

Greets and interacts with patients, staff, others, in a pleasant, courteous and tactful manner, specifically demonstrating respect trust, caring and empathy.

Prepares treatment room/operatory for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols. Prepares patient for treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.

Provides materials by selecting, mixing, and placing materials/instruments in the patient’s mouth.

Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for access; suctioning; passing instruments.

Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and preparing molds.

Documents dental/surgical/medical care by charting in patient medical record.

Maintains safe, clean, and compliant working environment by following procedures, rules, and regulations.

Ensures safe, optimal operation of dental/surgical/radiographic equipment reporting any equipment concerns to Lead Clinical Coordinator and/or Administrator in a timely manner.

Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

Conserves resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

Protects patients’ rights by maintaining confidentiality of personal and financial information

Experience: Experience in dental assisting with focus on Oral Surgery.

Education: High school graduate or equivalent required. Certification in Dental Assisting preferred. Certification in Dental Radiography, Certification in CPR

Special Skills: Demonstrates the ability to work with interruptions and adapt to changing priorities. Basic computer and keyboarding skills preferred. Demonstrates excellent service behaviors.

Reporting Relationship: Provider, Clinical Coordinator, Administrator, Asst. Administrator

Work Environment: Light>moderate energy level.  Ability to lift and carry 25-3Slbs.  Push/pull 50-l00lbs.

Physical Activity Requirements: Frequent (35-66%) of day:

Sitting, Standing, Lifting (waist level and above), Wrist position deviation, Pinching/fine motor activities. Instrument assistance/passing– use/repetitive motion