Oral Surgery Assistant

We are offering a wonderful opportunity to begin at the ground floor (with opportunity for growth) of a new Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery practice. Our dynamic office is looking for a positive, energetic, and self-motivated individual to help assist the doctor(s) with serving the community and surrounding areas with the highest quality and standards of patient care and comfort.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for maintaining a neat, organized, and well documented sterilization department.

Education/Experience

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of accredited oral surgery assisting program or some oral surgery assisting experience preferred
• Coursework in oral surgery instruments and procedures
• Compliance with state oral surgery practice requirements (i.e., X-ray requirements, OSHA training)
• Computer skills; WinOMS, DSN, or OMSVision experience preferred.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Sterilization Management

• Clean, package, sterilize, and store instruments according to sterile technique
• Maintain accurate logs on the surgical instruments/autoclaves/hand pieces/and daily test strips
• Maintain monthly spore test on autoclave cleanings initial each entry with date and time.
• Maintain log of fire extinguisher checks throughout the office
• Clean and maintain in working order surgical hand pieces and maintain accurate repair logs on the surgical hand pieces.
• Keep oral surgery units ready, stocked and clean
• Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
• Sterilize all instruments and hand pieces according to OSHA regulations
• Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized
• Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display

Office Participation

• Help in other areas of the office when necessary (i.e., answering phones, unpacking supplies, completing insurance forms, moving former patient records, etc.)
• Be an active participant in team meetings

Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office

Interpersonal

• Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, doctors, other staff members and community
• Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients and staff
• Ensure adherence to infection control protocols to maintain a safe environment for patients and staff.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Rhinebeck, NY 12572 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Rhinebeck, NY 12572: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20 - $26