Dental Surgical Assistant - OMFS - Center City - Full-Time Days

About the role

Dental Surgical Assistant to members of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the resident staff. Provide chairside surgical support to the oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures and the facial pain physicians. Performs a wide variety of oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures with competency.

Job Duties

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Provide surgical support to the oral and maxillofacial surgeon chairside for surgery procedures as well as facial pain physicians.
• Maintain all logs necessary for inspections and certifications.
• Sterilize instrumentation and prepare tray setups.
• Setup required instrumentation in sterile environment.
• Take, develop and label radiographs appropriately.
• Maintain all logs for inspections per OMFS workflows.
• Reprocess/sterilize equipment and prepare tray set-up per protocol.
• Maintain sterile technique while assisting in sterile OMFS procedures.
• Proficient in radiographs – CBCT, Peri-apical and Panorex x-rays.
• Follow clinical policies/ procedures and workflows to ensure compliance with the Joint Commission, OSHA, ADA, as well as TJUH Safety, Infection Control and Quality Assurance.
• Ensure Patient safety following BLS guidelines and maintain current BLS certification.

Minimum Qualifications

• Pennsylvania certification in Oral Radiology is required within 90 days of hire.
• AHA - American Heart Association required.

Physical Demands

• Lift and carry 40-50 lbs.
• Frequent to continuous standing/walking.
• Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift.
• Activities specific to role include kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer

This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.