What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeon position at Smalls Management Consulting?
An oral and maxillofacial surgeon is a medical professional who performs surgery on the mouth, jaws, and facial structures to treat diseases, injuries, or defects, including procedures like wisdom teeth removal, jaw alignment correction, facial trauma repair, and removal of oral tumors; they diagnose issues in the oral and maxillofacial region, often collaborating with other dental professionals to plan comprehensive treatment plans, and may also perform minor cosmetic procedures to improve facial appearance. Key responsibilities of an oral and maxillofacial surgeon:
- Surgical procedures:
- Removing impacted wisdom teeth
- Performing jaw realignment surgery (orthognathic surgery)
- Treating facial injuries from trauma
- Excising oral tumors and cysts
- Placing dental implants
- Reconstructing facial structures after trauma or surgery
- Treating cleft lip and palate
- Diagnosis and evaluation:
- Assessing patients with facial pain, jaw dysfunction, or oral abnormalities
- Taking dental X-rays and conducting oral examinations
- Identifying potential issues with jaw alignment and growth
- Evaluating patients for obstructive sleep apnea
- Patient care:
- Consulting with patients about treatment options
- Providing pre-operative instructions and post-operative care
- Managing patient anxieties and pain during procedures
- Educating patients on oral hygiene practices and follow-up care
- Collaboration:
- Working with orthodontists to coordinate treatment plans
- Referring patients to other specialists as needed
- Consulting with plastic surgeons for complex facial reconstruction cases
Required qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in dentistry (D.D.S. or D.M.D)
- Completion of a four to six-year residency program in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Licensure to practice dentistry
- Board certification from the American Board of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $303,974.00 - $309,701.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
- Surgery
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No nights
- No weekends
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus opportunities
- Daily bonus
- Performance bonus
- Quarterly bonus
- Signing bonus
- Supplemental income
- Yearly bonus
Ability to Commute:
- Albany, NY 12208 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Albany, NY 12208: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $303,974 - $309,701
