Surgical Assistant, OMFS

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Department

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Job Summary

Assist surgeon with general oral procedures. Inform patients on pre-op and post-op instructions. Provide diagnostic information through x-rays, dental impressions, and casts.

Monitor patient's vital statistics during surgery. Document treatment by charting in patients' records.

Essential Functions :

Setting up of operating area in accordance with the type of procedure being planned. Pass surgical tools, surgical dressing preparation and remove suture / debris removal.

Clean sterile instruments and equipment according to the IFU's. Attach relevant monitoring equipment in preparation for surgery. (40%)

• Prepare patients for procedure. Obtain and record patient vital signs. (5%)
• Proper handling of instrumentation and equipment pre / post procedure. (5%)
• Monitor and maintain aseptic technique throughout procedures. (5%)
• Ensure the patient does not breathe in fluids during procedure. Protect patient's lips, cheeks, and tongue from unnecessary injury. (5%)
• Continued monitoring of vital signs and instruction on post-operative care. (5%)
• Assist surgeon in the recovery of patients from sedation and anesthesia. (5%)
• Record treatment charts. (5%)
• Provide diagnostic information through x-rays, dental impressions, and casts. (5%)
• Appointment scheduling and confirmation. (10%)
• Ordering and managing the storage of dental supplies. (5%)
• Practices in alignment with Joint Commission guidelines and protocols (5%)

Education :

No High School Diploma and / or No GED Required

Work Experience :

• less than 1 year Oral Surgery experience Required and
• 1-3 years Dental assistant experience Required and
• Surgical Technologist preferred

Licenses :

• CDA-Certified Dental Assistant - DANB - Dental Assisting National Board Inc Required
• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS / CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required and

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Ability to take direction from an oral surgeon, ability to work quickly, be organized and detail oriented.
• Good manual dexterity and ability to stand for long periods.
• Should be reliable and have strong interpersonal communication skills.
• Work well in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Epic experience, preferred.

Shift

Days (United States of America)

Work Type

PRN / Intermittent

Salary

$24.56 - $33.23 / hr

Benefits

Social security replacement retirement plan with employer contribution of 3%

On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

Community resource navigation support

Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

Our Values

Respect

Belonging

Accountability

Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured.

Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

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Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.