Oral Surgeon Assistant

About the role

Oral Surgeon Assistants perform their responsibilities as dental auxiliaries in accordance with the state Dental Practice Act. Experienced Oral Surgeon Assistants are responsible for maintaining excellent communication with doctors and assisting them in all aspects of patient care. They are trained to be experts in making patients comfortable during treatment and providing an unparalleled customer experience. Experienced Oral Surgeon Assistants will receive additional training to learn new skills. New Oral Surgeon Assistants will be provided with training to master necessary dental and customer service skills to grow within the organization.

Must have a current radiation safety certificate for the state in which they practice. Oral Surgeon Assistants take x-rays as directed by the Oral Surgeon, are trained in dental x-ray and developing procedures, and follow infection control procedures that pertain to their tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Oral Surgeon at the chair during any treatment of patients.
• Anticipate the dentist’s needs and prepare for next steps.
• Ensure all OSHA, Dental Board, and WDS policies and procedures are properly followed.
• Maintain proper patient treatment records.
• Take blood pressure.
• Give pre- and post-operative instructions within the limits designated by the Oral Surgeon.
• Provide oral hygiene instructions to the patient.
• Turn on all units, switches, and water before the patient sits down.
• Stock supplies in operatories, restrooms, lab, etc., as needed.
• Inform the Floor Supervisor when supplies need to be re-ordered.
• Inform the Floor Supervisor of broken or malfunctioning equipment.
• Perform all duties of a Sterilizer when deemed necessary.
• Build good rapport with patients and staff.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a High School Diploma.
• Certified in the state you are applying as an RDA (CA, AZ, NV).
• Current X-Ray License.
• CPR and ACLS certificates required; OMSA or DAANCE preferred.
• Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.
• Traveling required.
• Open availability.