Oral Surgery Assistant

Oral Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant (OMSA)

Job Summary :

The Oral Surgery Dental Assistant will help surgeons during surgery by performing duties such as 4 hand dental assisting, CBCT X-rays, X-rays, chinning, recovery of GA, obtains vitals and dismissal of patients.

Performs preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

None.

Duties / Responsibilities :

• Verifies the identity of patients and operative sites. Discusses with surgeon the nature of thesurgical procedure including operative consent, methods of operative exposure, diagnostic andlaboratory data, and patient-advanced directives and other needs.
• Greets patients professionally : properly rooms patients for Provider’s visit in a timely manner.
• Obtain vitals, enter into EMR, and start OP note.
• Take CBCT x-rays and dental x-rays
• Monitors and maintains aseptic technique throughout procedures.
• Coordinates or participates in the positioning of patients using body stabilizing equipment andprotective padding to provide appropriate exposure for the procedure and toprotect against nerve damage and circulation impairment.
• Maintains an unobstructed operative field using surgical retractors, sponges, andsuctioning and irrigating equipment.
• Determines availability of necessary equipment and supplies for operative procedures. Obtainsand inspects sterile or nonsterile surgical equipment, instruments, and supplies.
• Select and set up instruments, equipment and material needed
• Sterilize instruments according to regulations
• Undertake lab tasks as instructed
• Assists with patient resuscitation during cardiac arrest and other life-threatening events.
• Operates sterilizing devices. Monitors patient intra-operative status including patient position,vital signs
• Provide pre / post-operative care and instructions
• Track medical supply inventory and communicate when inventory is needing to be replenished

Required Skills / Abilities :

• Basic knowledge of medical / dental terminology.
• Superior listening skills with the ability to quickly comprehend instructions in emergencysituations.
• Excellent manual dexterity.
• Be willing to help your fellow team members

Essential Job Duty-

• Work in the clinic
• Attendance
• Speak, read and comprehend English

Education and Requirements

• OMSA preferred.
• One to four years of related experience required
• BLS & X-ray Certificate
• Understanding of health & safety regulations
• Excellent communication and people skills
• High School diploma
• Dental Assistant Certification

Physical Requirements :

• Prolonged periods of standing, reaching, and bending. Body positioning : twisting, makingrepetitive motions, and using your hands.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times.
• Must maintain a professional appearance at all times (uniform required)

Compensation / Benefits Package

• Medical, Dental Exchange
• retirement plan
• Paid Sickness Time
• Paid Holiday
• Bonuses

Position is Full Time Mon -Wed 7 : 30 am to 4 : 30 pm and Friday 7 : 30 am to 4 : 00 pm

Some Thursdays will be required

Contact :

Please text (510)213-5865 anytime to schedule the paid work interviews, I will only respond there.

Skills : Sedation

Sedation

Compensation :

• $26-$30 / hour
9 days ago