ORAL SURGERY ASSISTANT

JOB SUMMARY: 

Responsible for preparing patients and operatory room for oral surgical procedures. Provides chair-side clinical support and assistance to Oral Surgeon/Periodontist during procedures. Ensures efficient and effective workflow during the surgical procedure.  Educates patient on post-treatment care.  Escorts patient to reception area at the end of the procedure.  Prepares operatory room for the next procedure. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepares operatory room, instruments and additional supplies for the surgical procedure.  
2. Greets and escorts patient into operatory room and prepares them for the Oral Surgeon/Periodontist by explaining to the patient the procedure and addressing any concerns.   
3. Assists the Oral Surgeon/Periodontist during the surgery by anticipating their needs and providing the necessary instruments/supplies, suctioning, irrigating and charting patient, as directed by the Oral Surgeon/Periodontist.
4. Monitors vital signs and anesthesiology levels for the patient’s well-being during the procedure. 
5. Provides post-operative explanations and education to the patient, as instructed.  
6. Escorts patient to the reception area when the procedure is completed; provides assistance when needed.  May arrange for follow-up visit for the patient, if necessary.
7. Cleans patient area of operatory room, removing instruments and supplies and ensuring that the room is ready for the next patient.  
8. Discards disposable supplies and instruments and performs autoclave testing.
9. Mounts and takes X-rays when needed.  Takes and formats Cone Beam CTs. 
10. Takes notes and documents process for the Oral Surgeon/Periodontist as needed. 
11. Tracks supply inventory and orders additional materials, as necessary.
12. Contributes to team effort.
13. Provides excellent customer service.
14. Performs other duties, as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

1. High School diploma or GED.
2. Completion of Dental Assistant program.
3. Minimum 2 years prior dental office experience assisting in oral surgeries, bone grafting and implants.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:  

1. Knowledge of various surgical procedures (Extractions, Frenectonomy, Tori Removal, Cyst Removal, Aveoloplasty, Incision and Drainage, Tumor Removal, Placement of Dental Implants, Guided Tissue Regeneration, bone grafting at time of extractions – socket preservation, bone grafting to repair a defect around existing implant, bone grafting in conjunction with removal of a failing implant, bone grafting for ridge augmentation.  
2. Ability to work well under pressure while handling multiple tasks.
3. Exceptional listening and communication skills.
4. Detail oriented.
5. Highly organized.
6. Displays/maintains professional behavior at all times.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision health benefits at no cost to all benefits-eligible employees and their eligible dependents
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick days, and 12 paid Holidays)
• 401(k) Plan
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Member’s Health Assistance Program
• Pre-Paid Legal Services
• Life Cycle Benefits