Oral Surgery Assistant

Oral Surgical Assistant:
Job Purpose:
Supports specialized oral surgery delivery by preparing treatment room, patient, instruments, and materials; passing instruments and materials; performing procedures in compliance with the dental practice act.

Assist with office based oral surgery including tooth removal, wisdom tooth removal, dental implants and other surgeries and associated anesthesia

Duties:
* Prepares treatment room for patient by following prescribed procedures and protocols.

* Prepares patient for dental treatment by welcoming, comforting, seating, and draping patient.

* Provides information to patients and employees by answering questions and requests.

* Provides instrumentation by sterilizing and delivering instruments to treatment area; positioning instruments for dentist's access; suctioning; passing instruments.

* Provides diagnostic information by exposing and developing radiographic studies; pouring, trimming, and polishing study casts.

* Helps dentist manage dental and medical emergencies by maintaining cpr certification, emergency drug and oxygen supply, and emergency telephone directory.

* Documents dental care services by charting in patient records.

* Maintains patient confidence and protects operations by keeping information confidential.

* Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.

* Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.

* Ensures operation of dental equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs; maintaining equipment inventories; evaluating new equipment and techniques.

* Maintains dental supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level; anticipating needed supplies; placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.

* Conserves dental resources by using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

* Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.

* Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.

Skills/Qualifications:
Sedation Certified, Dental Health Maintenance, Use of Dental Technology, Infection Control, Patient Services, Creating a Safe, Effective Environment, Listening, Teamwork, Bedside Manner, Health Promotion and Maintenance, Use of Medical Technologies, Performing Diagnostic Procedures

Schedule: 2-3 days a week, oral surgery is performed at our Sterling on Mondays and Forreston offices on Thursdays

Job Type: Part-time

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Oral surgery: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Sedation Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Sterling, IL 61081 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Sterling, IL 61081: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $27