About this opportunity
Legacy Oral & Facial Surgery lists this Oral Surgery Assistant opportunity in asheville, North Carolina. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Oral Surgery Assistant
Our growing oral surgery practice is seeking a skilled and compassionate Oral Surgery Assistant to join our team. We are a patient-centered office known for providing exceptional surgical care in a supportive, fast-paced, and team-oriented environment. If you thrive in a clinical setting, enjoy working closely with doctors and teammates, and take pride in creating outstanding patient experiences, we would love to meet you.
Essential Duties:
Prepares treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols
Takes and records patient's vital signs such as blood pressure and respiration rate
Assists surgeon with general anesthesia and intravenous sedation procedures
During treatment, the assistant transfers surgical instruments to oral surgeon and prepares surgical dressings
Monitors intravenous fluids and vital signs during and after the surgery procedure
Takes dental radiographs, prepares prescriptions, maintains inventory of supplies in operatory
Enters patients' treatment in the computer and prepares all consent forms regarding surgery and the use of anesthesia
Gives patients post operative care instructions
Maintains equipment and instruments by proper care, cleaning, and sterilization
Adheres to office education and protocol
Maintains patient confidentiality and conducts self in a professional manner
Any other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with OSHA infection control policies
Helps oral surgeon manage medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency kit, oxygen and other emergency supplies
Education and Experience Required:
High School Diploma or equivalent
2+ years of chair side experience, preferably in oral surgery, dental, and/or periodontics.
Relevant experience in the dental, medical, or nursing field is preferred
Special Requirements, Certifications, and Licenses:
DAI Certification.
X-Ray Certification.
CPR Certification.
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
401(k) Plan.
Paid Time Off (PTO) and Holiday Pay.
Competitive Pay.
Schedule:
Monday - Thursday 7:30 AM - 5:00 PM, Friday 7:30 AM - 3:00 PM
Worksite address
asheville, NC, 28814, US
Who can apply
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