Job Description
Position Summary
Progressive Oral Surgery is looking for a motivated individual to join our team as an Oral Surgery Assistant. We provide quality care to patients, with a focus on developing lasting, trusted relationships between patients and staff. As an Oral Surgery Assistant, you will assist with pre-surgical care and education, vital tasks during surgeries, and post-surgical care. During surgeries, you may monitor vital signs and anesthesiology equipment, provide chairside assistance to the surgeon, and sterilize and store instruments after use. You may also perform other clerical tasks as required.
Duties and Responsibilities
Greet patients and perform pre-surgical preparations
Assist the oral surgeon during surgery, providing suction, monitoring instruments, and swapping tools as necessary
Provide post-operative instruction to patients regarding healing and care
Operate x-ray equipment
Disinfect, sterilize, and store equipment after use
Required Skills and Qualifications
2-3 years assisting experience required but will train the right candidate, preferably in an oral surgery environment
CPR certification within 1 month of hire
Strong communications skills and a calm demeanor in stressful situations
Extremely organized and detail oriented
Dexterity
Listening skills
What we offer
Competitive salary and benefits
Paid vacation and holidays
401K