Oral Surgery Assistant

Oral Surgery Assistant- This position does require traveling throughout the week to our three different office locations.

Our organization is made up of dedicated people who are concerned with meeting the health care needs of the communities we serve in the best possible way.

We are looking to recruit a special type of employee who is able to provide effective skillful work with the concern, patience and teamwork necessary to achieve our goals.

Required Skills

The surgical assistant position requires the following skills:

· Excellent manual dexterity

· Intermediate computer skills

· Ability to study and learn quickly

· Education and certification appropriate to the position

· Mastery of dental terminology and procedures

· Superior communication and customer service skills

· Familiarity with all handpieces and instruments used in the office

· Knowledge of ergonomic principles relating to dentistry

· Current Basic Life Support and CPR certification

· Current knowledge of OSHA and HIPAA rules and regulations as applicable to the operatory and the office as a whole

Primary Duties

The surgical assistant has a wide variety of responsibilities. The following list summarizes some of these key responsibilities.

● Participates in morning huddles by

○ reviewing patient charts for the day with the dental team

○ participating in procedures discussions

○ discussing any special equipment to be used

○ noting any special patient needs

○ reviewing the day’s schedule

● Sets up the operatories by

○ being familiar with each patient and their scheduled treatment

○ being familiar with dental equipment setups used in the office

○ setting up surgical trays for procedures, as needed

○ preparing anesthetics

○ ensuring operatories are appropriately equipped and stocked

○ inventorying supplies regularly and notifying the proper person of reordering needs

○ notifying the lead assistant when equipment needs maintenance or repair

● Seats patients by

○ greeting them in the waiting room

○ ensuring they feel relaxed and welcome

○ mentioning relevant events noted in their file (e.g., birthdays and anniversaries)

○ ensuring that a driver is accompanying sedation patients

○ escorting them to the operatory

○ seating them and adjusting the chair

○ putting patient napkin and any protective equipment on them

● Reviews medical histories by

○ noting any and all of the patient’s

■ current medical problems

■ recent hospital stays

■ prescriptions and over-the-counter medications

■ nutritional supplements

■ medication allergies

■ personal habits related to eating, drinking, and smoking

○ verifying that all prescribed medications have been taken

○ ensuring all consent forms are signed

○ taking blood pressures and recording in chart as needed per procedure

○ verifying when patient’s last meal was eaten as needed per procedure

○ keeping patient charts secure in accordance with federal law

● Performs preparatory procedures by

○ explaining procedures to patients

○ connecting patients to monitors

○ understanding basic extraction tray set up, the forceps needed, root tip picks, and bite blocks

○ understanding specialty instruments, including implant, skeletal, TMJ, retractors, never hooks, sinus lift, and O.R. cases

● Maintains sanitary conditions by

○ wearing Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

○ washing hands as required by protocols

○ staying knowledgeable about and following all best practices for infection control and to avoid cross-contamination and maintain sterile fields

○ pulling and setting up sterile cases as needed

● Completes chairside assistance by

○ making the dentist aware of any changes in a patient’s medical history

○ monitoring the patient while the dentist administers anesthesia

○ carefully passing and retrieving instruments

○ following safety procedures regarding needles

○ using the suction

○ maintaining a clear working field for the surgeon

○ anticipating the needs of the doctor during treatment

○ checking the patient’s comfort during treatment and comforting them when necessary

○ watching monitors during procedures

● Provides post-treatment and/or operative care to patients by

○ educating them on post-treatment and/or operative care

○ escorting them to the reception area after treatment

○ following up with them to ensure they are recovering as expected

○ informing the patient/financial coordinators of the patient’s scheduling needs for follow-up or continuing care visits

● Cleans and disinfects the operatories by

○ properly disposing of contaminated materials

○ sterilizing contaminated instruments and returning them to their storage location

○ sanitizing countertops, handles, chairs and headrests, tray tables, and other equipment

○ replacing plastic covers over equipment when necessary

○ adhering to all infection control procedures

● Manages equipment by

○ continually checking treatment rooms for cleanliness

○ turning on/off treatment room equipment

○ cleaning the treatment room after each visit

○ storing instruments in their designated places

○ keeping all sterilizing equipment clean and fully operational

○ maintaining supply inventory

● Completing other functions by

○ helping to maintain the daily schedule

○ understanding and abiding by federal patient privacy regulations

○ attending continuing education as required

○ maintaining a current job description

○ maintaining office inventory, stock rooms and prep gauze packs

○ making syringes

○ doing laundry, keeping the office organized and tidy, and performing any other needed overall office maintenance

401(k)
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Bonuses

Barry Road

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