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Position Summary and Purpose:

Primarily responsible for assisting the Oral Surgeons with clinical procedures. This individual will help carry out all functions of the back office including surgery assisting and all pre

• and post-op procedures while displaying first-rate professionalism towards patients.

Responsibilities:

Not to be considered all-inclusive

Position Functions and Responsibilities:

Setup trays Take x-rays/CT Scans Seat patients, lay back patient and hook to monitors Prepare consent form and have patient sign Assist all doctors at the chairside during surgeries by suctioning, retracting, cutting suture, and performing other duties as needed Assist nurse with sedation processes, IV supplies, histories, post-op, as needed Assist in recording drugs/vitals before and after surgery Escort/wheel sedated patients out after surgery Seating post-ops, removing sutures Clean operatories after surgery and set up appropriate instrumentation for the next patient Sterilize instruments/wash trays Assure that procedure rooms are appropriately stocked with supplies Empty trash/suction at end of day Pack dry sockets as indicated Follow all OSHA and HIPAA guidelines and internally developed rules regarding safety, sterility and reporting Alert front staff if back office procedures change Folding gauze, towels, labeling syringes

• weekly Assisting the front office staff as necessary Covering Saturday half days as required Wash/Dry towels/jackets
• at some locations Available to work at all locations as needed. Track implants and implant supplies
• at some locations Available to arrive no later than 8:00 am

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$11.49

• $35.

88 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Referral program Vision insurance

Experience:

Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

X-Ray Certification (Required)

Work Location:

In person