Oral Surgery Assistant Job at Legacy Oral & Facial Surgery, Morganton, NC

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  • Legacy Oral & Facial Surgery
  • Morganton, NC

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

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.

Essential Duties:

  • 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

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

  • 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

Education / Experience Required:

  • High School Diploma or equivalent

Special Requirements/Certifications/Licenses:

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

Benefits:

  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • PTO and Holiday pay
  • Competitive Pay

Schedule:

Monday through Thursday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Requirements:

Job Tags

Holiday work, Monday to Thursday,

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