What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oral Surgery Assistant position at University Health KC?
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Oral Surgery Assistant
101 Truman Medical Center
Job Location
University Health 1 (UH1)
Kansas City, Missouri
Department
UH Clinic Oral Surgery UHTMC
Position Type
Full time
Work Schedule
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Hours Per Week
40
Job Description
Prepare patients and equipment for oral surgery procedures. Assist in patient care documentation and vital signs. Takes x-rays and prepares various materials. Documents charges, sets up exam room, arranges instruments for procedures, and dismisses patients. Assist with intravenous sedation procedures.
Minimum Requirements
One to two years experience in chair side dentistry. Experience with oral surgery, endodontic, periodontic, geriatric, and pediatric specialties. Front desk and basic insurance knowledge.
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Oral Surgery Assistant
101 Truman Medical Center
Job Location
University Health 1 (UH1)
Kansas City, Missouri
Department
UH Clinic Oral Surgery UHTMC
Position Type
Full time
Work Schedule
8:00AM - 4:30PM
Hours Per Week
40
Job Description
Prepare patients and equipment for oral surgery procedures. Assist in patient care documentation and vital signs. Takes x-rays and prepares various materials. Documents charges, sets up exam room, arranges instruments for procedures, and dismisses 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 the 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 in handling all ages of patients.
- Must have the ability to assist patients weighing over 100 lbs.
- Maintain BCLS certification for continued employment.
One to two years experience in chair side dentistry. Experience with oral surgery, endodontic, periodontic, geriatric, and pediatric specialties. Front desk and basic insurance knowledge.