Oral Surgery Assistant Job Description and Duties:

We are looking for a diligent oral surgery assistant to support our oral surgeon before, during, and after each dental procedure. Your responsibilities will include taking X-rays, preparing surgical equipment, and tending to patients. You will also be required to monitor inventory levels and replenish our dental supplies, as needed.

To be successful as an oral surgery assistant, you should be highly organized, attentive to patients’ needs and have a good understanding of oral surgery procedures.

Oral Surgery Assistant Responsibilities:

• Performing administrative tasks such as appointment scheduling, charting, filing, clearance requests and coordinating with other offices.

• Preparing patient charts, recording treatment plans, and updating dental records.

• Adhering to OSHA, HIPAA, ADA and all Washington State Regulations and guidelines.

• Operating X-ray, CBCT, and Intra Oral Scanning devices

• Preparing and sterilizing surgical instruments, materials, and equipment in accordance with infection control and biohazard protocols.

• Assisting the surgeon with all chairside procedures including operatory setup, anesthesia monitoring, and clean up.

• Preparing patients for surgery and monitoring vital signs during procedures.

• Providing patients with information on oral health care, treatment plans, and postoperative outcomes.

• Monitoring our stock of surgical supplies and medication and replenishing as needed.

• Ensuring that instruments and equipment are effectively maintained.

• Providing excellent patient care at all times.

Oral Surgery Assistant Qualifications/Skills:

• Sound knowledge of how to use surgical equipment, instruments, and materials.

• A good understanding of surgical techniques, chairside responsibilities, and health and safety protocols.

• An excellent understanding of dental records, charts, and documentation.

• Great organizational and time management skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• The ability to provide excellent patient care, even under stressful circumstances.

• Consistent professionalism in appearance and attitude.

Education, Experience, Licensing & Safety Requirements:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

• One year of dental assistant experience (equivalent dental education is acceptable)

• Registered Dental Assistant Certification (Within 30 days of employment)

• DAANCE Certification (Within 1st year of employment)

• ACLS Certification (Within 1st year of employment)

• BLS Certification (Required until ACLS Certification is acquired)

• Hepatitis B Vaccination & Titer

• TB Vaccination & Titer

The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Work Conditions:

• Mostly indoors except when discharging a patient.

• 8-10 hours a day of standing, walking, bending, lifting, pushing, and using stairs.

• Assisting patients after sedation includes being able to lift and push patients in a wheelchair.

• Wear PPE including gloves, masks, face shields & protective glasses.

• Wear PAPR during surgery.

• Wear black scrubs and athletic shoes.

• Can be exposed to diseases and infections carried by patients.

• Can be exposed to contaminants and biohazard materials.

• Work physically close to patients, usually within inches.

• Exposed to loud or distracting sounds and noise levels.

Hours/Travel

• Works 4-5 days a week (Monday-Friday)

• Works 32-40 hours a week depending on the schedule.

• There will be opportunities to travel and help other offices locally and across the US.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Bellingham, WA 98225: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person