Oral Surgical Assistant
Company: Oral Surgery Hawaii
Location: Honolulu
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Are you looking for a company that you can call home and have
opportunities to grow? We are looking for an experienced Surgical
Assistant to join our growing practice. We pride ourselves on
guiding our staff in the right direction to not only learn but also
get hands-on training to move forward within the company.*Your new
career awaits you...*We are looking for a diligent oral surgery
assistant to support our oral surgeon before, during, and after
each dental procedure. To be successful as an oral surgery
assistant, you should be highly organized and attentive to
patients' needs. An outstanding oral surgery assistant should have
an excellent understanding of oral surgery procedures and
exceptional hand-eye coordination.*Surgical Responsibilities:**
Proper instrument cleaning in accordance with infection control and
biohazard protocols.* Autoclave operation and function.* Surgical
tray set-up.* Identification of instruments used in the clinic.*
Room set up/break down for IV anesthesia and surgery.* Seat patient
and perform pre-op set-up.* Review charts.* Nitrous oxide set-up.*
Proper positioning of restraints.* Support airway for sedated
patients.* Demonstrate patient calming techniques.* Ability to
circulate and retrieve instruments.* Monitor patients post
anesthesia.* Assess if patients need to see a doctor.* Understand
emergency procedures and operation of emergency equipment.* Perform
daily, weekly, and quarterly preventative maintenance on
instruments, equipment, and headpieces.* Provide excellent patient
care.*Non-Surgical Responsibilities:** Familiar with all forms and
handouts (procedure-based, consent forms, etc.).* Aware of an in
compliance with OSHA requirements (e.g personal protection)* Greet
patients and make them feel comfortable.* Perform administrative
tasks such as scheduling appointments, filing, and charting.*
Perform patient consultations.* Provide discharge instructions.*
Make follow up phone calls to patients.* Take X-Rays / scans.*
Enter EMR notes for various appointments and procedures.* Properly
closing and opening the office each day (Tanks, Suction, Xray)*
Back-up co-workers as needed.*Required Qualifications:** High
school diploma or equivalent required.* Completion of an accredited
Surgical Assistant program.* Certification as a Surgical
Assistant.* Current CPR/BLS certification required.* Dental X-ray
license (Pano, PA, CBCT) preferred.* Great organizational and time
management skills.* Excellent written and verbal communication
skills.* The ability to provide excellent patient care, even under
stressful circumstances.* Consistent professionalism in appearance
and attitude.Job Type: Full-timePay: $17.00 - $23.00 per
hourMedical specialties:* SurgerySchedule:* 8 hour shift* Monday to
Friday* No weekendsAbility to Relocate:* Honolulu, HI: Relocate
before starting work (Required)Work Location: In personby
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