Oral Surgery Assistant

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Job Description

Job ID: 3468509

Position Title: Temporary Oral Surgery Assistant

Location: Fort Washington, PA 

Benefits (must meet full-time eligibility requirements set by HireQuest Health):

• Health, Dental, Vision
• Telehealth
• Prescription Rx
• Hospital Indemnity
• Short Term Disability
• Emergency Assistance while Traveling

Responsibilities:

• Assisting the oral surgeon and/or prosthodontist in all chairside tasks related to dental implant surgery – retraction, suctioning, isolation, airway protection, patient monitoring.
• Assisting the oral surgeon in the set-up, administration and recording of procedures under local anesthesia, nitrous sedation and IV sedation.
• Assisting the oral surgeon and/or prosthodontist in the passing of dental instrumentation and dental implant parts and components.
• Providing pre- and post-operative care and instructions to patients.
• Preparing materials for impressions and taking dental x-rays, as directed by the oral surgeon and/or prosthodontist.
• Sterilizing and disinfecting instruments and equipment, preparing trays of instruments for procedures.
• Assisting in obtaining medical clearances from patients’ physicians.
• Be familiar and comply with all Health and Safety rules and guidelines on infection control.
• Performing additional office duties as needed to include scheduling and receiving patients, ordering supplies, and records management.
• Additional duties as assigned per state regulations or licensing requirements.

Job Requirements:

• Experience as a Surgical Assistant is required.
• Self-starter mentality with a relentless focus on high quality patient care.
• Passion for making a difference in patients’ lives and alignment with our values of Impact, Conviction, Compassion, Passion for Learning, Teamwork, Integrity, and Trust.
• All candidates must possess valid certifications that comply with applicable state laws.