Oral Surgery Assistant

Oral Surgery Assistant Job Location: University Health 1 (UH1), Kansas City, Missouri Department: UH Clinic Oral Surgery UHTMC Position Type: Full time Work Schedule: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM Hours Per Week: 40 Responsibilities Prepare patients and equipment for oral surgery procedures. Assist in patient care documentation and vital signs. Take X‑rays and prepare various materials. Document charges, set up exam room, arrange instruments for procedures, and dismiss patients. Assist with intravenous sedation procedures. Minimum Requirements High school diploma or the equivalent. Graduation certificate from a Dental Assistant training program or completion of the basic skills exam. Other clinical education in combination with demonstrated oral surgery assistant competencies and work experience can be considered in replacement of the Dental Assistant and/or successful completion of the basic skills exam requirement. 6‑months experience with oral surgery or an Active CDA (Certified Dental Assistant) Certification upon hire (not required to be maintained after 6‑months accumulated experience with oral surgery). If position is responsible for radiologic functions, employee must have received radiology certification or training in their Dental Assistant training program or receive training validated through radiology competency checklist. Minimum computer knowledge. Good verbal communication skills. Experience handling patients of all ages. Ability to assist patients weighing over 100 lbs. Maintain BCLS certification for continued employment. Preferred Qualifications One to two years experience in chair side dentistry. Experience with oral surgery, endodontic, periodontics, geriatric, and pediatric specialties. Front desk and basic insurance knowledge. #J-18808-Ljbffr