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Santa Clara Oral Surgery/ Dr. Scott Podlesh

Oral Surgery Surgical Assistant

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What they do

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.

$57,167 / year median in California

+15% projected growth

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Job Description

We are in need of a surgical dental assistant to join our practice full-time, Monday through Friday. We are a well-established Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery private practice committed to providing excellent patient care and is seeking an energetic, focused dental assistant/OMSA who's highly motivated in sharing this objective. Our goal is to find someone who has a background in sedation & oral surgery surgical assisting and who is a compassionate, self-motivated, consistent, team player to join our office and build a positive, long term relationship. Responsibilities & expectations include, but are not limited to:
  • Sterilization & tray set-ups
  • Assisting in surgical & anesthesia procedures, recovery & discharging of patients
  • Restocking & organizing supplies
  • Taking Carestream digital panoramic x-rays & CBCT
  • Maintaining a clean & organized work environment
  • Back-up support to front desk when needed & scheduling appointments in WinOMSCS.
The best candidate for our office must be well-organized, attentive to detail, charismatic, punctual & reliable. Prior dental assisting experience, O.R. surgical assisting &/or oral surgery assisting experience required. People skills are essential and the candidate must have a positive attitude and have a willingness to learn and be cross trained in other duties within the office. Communications skills are necessary. The candidate will be required to complete the OMSA (Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Assistant by CALAOMS) , ACLS & PALS certifications in order to maintain employment with our office. Readiness and scheduling of the test to be determined by the doctor. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5 pm. The 5-day position is immediately available. Compensation is based on dental work experience.
Benefit package includes:
health insurance w/ premium partially paid by office, Simple IRA, paid holidays, vacation and sick days. Please respond by email or fax (408)243-2302 with cover letter. DO NOT call the office.
Benefit Conditions:
Waiting period may apply
Dental Specialty:
Oral and Maxillofacial Work Remotely No Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
$25.00
  • $36.
00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
Experience:
oral surgery assisting: 2 years (Required)
License/Certification:
BLS, CPR, ACLS, PALS, OMSA
(Required)
Work Location:
In person