Oral Surgery Assistant

DAYS: Monday - Friday (one day off; varies) HOURS: 7am - 6pm JOB SUMMARY: Assist the doctors and prepare patient for oral surgery. Provide patient education related to pre-op and post-op questions.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

Greet patients and escort them from the waiting room to the procedure room; prepare patients for their surgery. Notify physician once the patient is ready and you have reviewed their health history, vitals and x-rays. Stock and prep procedure rooms with necessary instruments. Assist the physician with the medical and dental surgical procedures. Help with patient recovery after surgery and escort them, via wheelchair, to their ride's car. Perform patient education when appropriate.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

Dispose of contaminated items according to OSHA guidelines. Attend all staff meetings. Comply with HIPAA guidelines and maintain patient confidentiality. Polite and professional communication with patients and ancillary personnel.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

High school degree X-ray certified Current CPR certification Dental Assistant certification

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum 2 years of experience in a dental office with interest in oral surgery. Experience handling lab paperwork. Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records systems. Performing x-rays on patients

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Involves standing and walking. Employee will occasionally be asked to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds. Normal visual acuity and hearing are required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in both office and hospital settings. Employee will have frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Head-