Oral Surgery Assistant
We are an innovative, oral surgery and implant practice located in St Charles looking for a seasoned oral surgery assistant to expand our team. The position is full-time. Benefits include: Health Insurance, Dental and Vison insurance, 401K, paid holidays, and paid vacation time off.
Job Requirements
- Surgical Assistant Responsibilities:
- 1 years of Oral Surgical Assistant experience
- Experience working with IV sedated patients and training in emergency procedures preferred but not a requirement
- Setting up and preparing the surgery before the start of each session
- Clean and disinfect all equipment and working surfaces to the required standards at the end of each session
- Keep clinical areas, all equipment, and instruments clean, tidy and sterile in accordance with the practice and manufactures health, safety, and infection control procedures
- Always ensure the care and welfare of patients in a friendly, helpful, and courteous manner
- Accurately complete patient clinical records on practice management computer software (We use Caresteam WinOMS)
- Ensure computer/written records are accurately maintained and securely stored
- In an emergency situation react quickly to change/assemble equipment such as full face mask, laryngoscope, endotracheal tubes, etc.
- Knowledge of all emergency algorithms, medications and equipment
- Able to take Panoramic radiograph x-rays, and CBCT scans
- Able to stand and sit for extended periods of time
Summary of Position
- Surgical assistants are responsible for receiving patients,
- Take both panoramic x-rays, and CBCT scan,
- Viewing charts, and beginning surgical preparation.
- Take notes about performed procedures, progress, recommendations, and other subjects in the patient's charts.
- Surgical assistants must ensure all surgical instruments are properly cleaned and sterilized before procedures begin.
- Surgical assistants may be responsible for tasks such as checking vital signs and maintaining IV fluids during procedures.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $27.50 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Paid orientation
- Paid time off
- Prescription drug insurance
- Profit sharing
- Safety equipment provided
- Uniform allowance
- Vision insurance
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Oral surgery: 1 year (Required)
- Carestream WinOMS Software: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Shift availability:
Ability to Commute:
- Saint Charles, IL 60175 (Required)
Work Location: In person
