Oral Surgery Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Pay $15-$17 START (BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND INCREASES BASED ON PREFORMANCE)

Job description:

The Surgical Assistant is primarily responsible for cleaning and sterilization of instruments, preparing operatory and instrument trays for procedures, maintaining instruments and equipment, preoperative and postoperative patient instructions, entering clinical notes in the patient record, processing items such as removable dental appliances and casts or impressions. ••Essential Functions•• 1. Receiving patients, viewing charts, and beginning patient preparation. 2. Maintain notes about performed procedures, progress, recommendations, and other subjects in the patient's charts. 3. Ensure that surgical tools are properly cleaned and sterilized before procedures begin. 4. Assist oral surgeon in management of treatment procedures. 5. Manage inventory and regular maintenance requirements of office and dental equipment and supplies. ••Competencies•• 1. Communication skills 2. Interpersonal skills 3. Attentive to detail and situational awareness 4. Demonstrated ability to provide compassionate care to patients and effectively communicate instructions. 5. Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations. 6. Confidentiality. Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

Enid, OK 73701 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person