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NorthWest Valley Oral and Facial Surgery
Oral Surgery Assistant
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A Surgical Assistant assists in operations, under the supervision of surgeons. May, in accordance with state laws, help surgeons to make incisions and close surgical sites, manipulate or remove tissues, implant surgical devices or drains, suction the surgical site, place catheters, clamp or cauterize vessels or tissue, and apply dressings to surgical site.
$50,068 / year median in Arizona
+16% projected growth
Job Description
Oral Surgery Assistant NorthWest Valley Oral and Facial Surgery Litchfield Park, AZ Job Details Part-time 10 hours ago Benefits Paid training On-the-job training Employee discount Opportunities for advancement Qualifications Direct patient care Anatomy knowledge Teamwork Dental care patient counseling Healthcare infection prevention and control expertise Dental terminology Cleaning Dental office experience Patient interaction Patient counseling Patient education Care coordination Full Job Description Job Summary We are hiring for an Oral Surgery Assistant within our back office team and looking for someone with strong communication, patient care, and teamwork skills as well as prior dental office experience and the ability to work effectively with others in an environment committed to excellence. This postition would require traveling from both our office locations in Litchfield Park and Surprise when needed. Responsibilities Performing both clinical and administrative tasks to support the oral surgeon and the team Preparing the surgical room Sterilizing instruments Chairside assistance Monitoring patients Providing post-operative instructions Maintaining a clean and organized surgical environment Travel from both our office locations when needed Requirements Excellent communication skills with a focus on patient education and care coordination. Experience in a dental office. Strong understanding of medical terminology, dental terminology, anatomy knowledge, and infection control practices. Commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care within a collaborative team environment.