Oral Surgery Assistant

We are looking for a responsible Oral Surgery Assistant to support the doctors’ work and actively facilitate patients’ recovery. You will apply oral surgery assisting techniques and principles under the direction of an oral surgeon and you will deal with a diverse set of patients offering them care and encouragement.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ health and their demands and aim to fulfill them as well as possible
Issue appropriate prescriptions and administer medicine
Inform physicians about any problems or discrepancies that might arise
Acquire and review patient histories identifying abnormal conditions
Monitor patients’ progress and keep records of treatments, surgeries or other medical events
Attend to emergencies
Provide help during surgeries
Prepare patients for examinations and conduct routine procedures (measure blood pressure and temperature, administer injections etc)
Provide therapeutic treatments (Post operative checks)
Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for the patients
Comply strictly with medical care regulations and safety standards
Collaborate effectively with team members of various specializations
Skills

Proven work experience as an oral surgery assistant
Knowledge of medical/dental/surgical guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy and recovery
Panorex/Cone Beam CT knowledge
Familiarity with advancements in medical technology and current know-how
Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task
Caring and compassionate
Team player with good communication skills
Current certification in OMSA; ACLS; X-ray certification
Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Education:

High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:

Dental Assisting: 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
ACLS Certification (Preferred)
OMSA Certification (Required)
Work Location: Multiple locations