Oral Surgery Assistant Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Oral Surgery Assistant to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery;
- Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and sterilized;
- Other duties as necessary for the efficient operation of the practice, including the duties and tasks of receptionist as required;
- Ensure computer/written records are accurately maintained and securely stored;
- Clean and disinfect all equipment and working surfaces in operatories and setting up for following appointments;
- Communicate with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records;
- Provide chairside assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available;
- Accurately complete patient clinical records as directed;
- Complete laboratory request forms, keep records of work sent, received and fitted;
- Able to take x-rays: panorex and CBCT;
- Always ensure the care and welfare of patients in a friendly, helpful and courteous manner;
- Setting up and preparing the surgery before the start of each session;
- Needs to anticipate the Doctor in being one step ahead of him/her knowing what he/she will need so the surgery runs smoothly.
Requirements:
- Experience in a professional environment with direct patient contact preferred;
- Possess exceptional interpersonal and relationship building skills, including conflict resolution skills;
- Professionalism and integrity in all aspects of job, including imagine and both verbal and written communication skills;
- Excellent positive attitude and customer service skills;
- Computer proficiency and the ability to learn new programs as required;
- Ability to multi-task and remain calm in a rapidly changing environment;
- Strong organizational, planning and analytical skills.