What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dental Oral Surgery Assistant position at Lawton Oral Surgery?
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Position: Full-Time Oral Surgery Assistant
About Us:
At Lawton Oral Surgery, we are dedicated to providing exceptional patient care. We offer a supportive work environment with a wide range of benefits to support your well-being and professional growth.
Role Overview:
As an Oral Surgery Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth and efficient operations within our practice.
Daily Responsibilities:
- Surgical Support: Assist the oral surgeon during procedures by passing instruments, maintaining a sterile field, and anticipating needs.
- Consultation Support: Help with patient histories, recover sedated patients, and assist the surgeon in explaining treatment plans.
- Prosthetics Assistance: Prepare and pass instruments for prosthetic placements, ensure secure placement, and help with adjustments.
- Room Setup: Prepare the operatory or treatment room, ensuring all instruments and supplies are ready and the room is clean.
- Imaging: Operate and maintain panoramic and CT scanning equipment.
- Instrument Sterilization: Clean, sterilize, and store all surgical instruments and materials.
- Patient Care: Explain pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients.
- Confidentiality: Adhere to strict guidelines to keep patient information private and secure.
- Inventory Management: Track supplies and equipment usage, and assist in ordering necessary items.
Exceptional Benefits:
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, LTD, Accident, Critical Illness, and FSA benefits
- 401(K) Retirement Plan
- $750 Monthly Insurance Premium Credit for full-time employees
Supportive Team Environment:
- Collaborative atmosphere fostering teamwork, respect, and appreciation
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Certification or experience as a surgical assistant preferred
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Experience:
- 1 year of dental assisting (required)
Licenses/Certifications:
- Certified Dental Assistant (required)
- Radiation Certificate (preferred)
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Lawton Oral Surgery is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds.
Apply Today!
Don’t miss this opportunity to work with a leading oral surgery practice that values your skills, offers excellent benefits, and promotes professional growth. Join our team and make a positive impact on the lives of our patients every day.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to Relocate:
- Lawton, OK 73505: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $19 - $23