Oral Surgery Assistant Iii - Ccofs

Become a valued team member for a dynamic, growing, fast-paced oral surgery practice where you are encouraged to learn and grow! Our world-class team includes highly skilled oral and maxillofacial surgeons dedicated to providing outstanding care and service to all our patients. We offer exceptional benefits, 401k (with match), eight paid holidays, and you accrue up to four weeks of vacation in your first year alone!

*Pay ranges noted are autogenerated by Indeed (or other career sites) and are not Flagship’s evaluation of pay, which is a consideration of job experience, certifications, etc.*

Be a role model in oral surgery in a role that allows you to observe, train, and participate with supervision in setting up for minor surgical procedures, assisting in minor procedures, instrument processing, room turnover, and other clinical duties as needed.

Here are some of the job duties you will perform:

• Updates patient medications and allergies at each patient encounter.
• Reviews post-op instructions with surgery patients/patient escorts.
• Maintains sterile field during designated procedures.
• Assists surgeons during surgical procedures, including suctioning, retracting, passing instruments, and providing airway support.
• Prepares patient and room set-up for appropriate procedure/exam.
• Sets up for procedures with appropriate instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Performs other procedures as directed (capture radiographs, take/pour dental impressions, capture intraoral digital scans, remove surgical splints, fit splints, remove sutures, place dry socket packs, etc.).
• Circulates on surgical procedures, completing necessary EMR (electronic medical record) entries, paperwork, logs, etc.
• Collects and enters comprehensive and precise information into the EMR.
• Participates in crash cart training to become familiar with emergency medications and supplies.

To be considered for this role, you need to have the following qualifications:

• Completion of accredited 1-year Dental Assisting program plus 1-2 years experience in general dentistry/oral surgery practice; OR Completion of a limited Dental Assistant program plus 3-5 years experience in general dentistry/oral surgery practice; OR 5+ years experience in general dentistry/oral surgery practice
• Anesthesia-related continuing education²
• Successful completion of approved nitrous oxide course²
• Sterile processing certification/experience¹
• Infection control training¹
• Current BLS certification¹
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Dental Radiography certification²
• IV/Phlebotomy certifcation²

¹ Or obtained within 90 days of employment

² Or obtained within one year of employment