Oral Surgery Assistant Jobs

Oral Surgery Assistant
Reports to: Surgical Coordinator / Back Office Coordinator
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for maintaining a neat, organized, and well-documented sterilization department.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Sterilization Management
Clean, package, sterilize, and store instruments according to sterile technique
Maintain accurate logs on the surgical instruments/autoclaves/hand pieces/and daily test strips
Maintain monthly spore test on autoclave cleanings initial each entry with date and time.
Maintain log of fire extinguisher checks throughout the office
Clean and maintain in working order surgical hand pieces and maintain accurate repair logs on the surgical hand pieces.
Keep oral surgery units ready, stocked and clean
Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
Sterilize all instruments and hand pieces according to OSHA regulations
Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized
Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display
Office Participation
Help in other areas of the office when necessary (i.e., answering phones, unpacking supplies, completing insurance forms, moving former patient records, etc.)
Be an active participant in team meetings
Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office
Interpersonal
Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, doctors, other staff members and community
Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients and staff
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Education/Experience
High school diploma or equivalent
Graduate of accredited oral surgery assisting program or oral surgery assisting experience preferred
Coursework in oral surgery instruments and procedures
Compliance with state oral surgery practice requirements (i.e., X-ray requirements, OSHA training)
Legible handwriting for notations in patient chart
Computer skills (list computer skills required any specific oral surgery software)
Commitment to CE for career development
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: $12.00 - $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Health insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
Anesthesiology
Perioperative Care
Surgery
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
Marion, OH: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)
Ambulatory surgery center: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person