What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traveling Oral Surgery Assistant position at Dr Lane & Associates?
Lane & Associates Family Dentistry is looking for an experienced Traveling Oral Surgery Assistant to join our team. This candidate will be traveling with the Oral Surgeon to Cary Tryon, Durham Miami, La Grange, and Mount Olive.
Our Company offers the following benefits :
Competitive pay!
Performance Bonuses
Insurance Plan Coverage (Health, Vision, Life, Disability, FSA, Dental)
401K Employer Match Plan!
Paid Time Off!
Paid Holidays !
Company social events & fun marketing campaigns throughout the year!
Birthday & Work Anniversary surprises sent directly from owners!
Volunteer opportunities!
and so much more!
Overall Responsibility:
Responsible for traveling to designated practices and assisting he designated doctor. This involves not only assisting the surgeon with their duties, but also working closely with the patient to ensure they’re comfortable. They need to have great attention to detail and be organized. The Chairside Oral Surgery Assistant will carry out tasks such as preparing equipment before surgery, discussing the procedure and any aftercare with patients, and helping surgeons maintain patient vital statistics. They should also maintain inventory in operatories and in supply rooms.
Key Tasks & Responsibilities:
Daily/Weekly/Monthly Tasks will include, but are not limited to:
Assist the Sedation Dentist/Oral Surgeon in rendering patient care
Accurately takes medical histories
Seats and prepares the patients for treatment
Cleans operatory after treatment procedures
Sets up for surgical procedures
Be knowledgeable on emergency protocols
Help doctor accurately maintain safe counts and patient logs
Maintain Emergency Drug Box and Crash Cart
Monitor patient vital signs and intravenous fluids during surgery and notify the surgeon about an issue as soon as it occurs.
Prepare patients for treatment by talking them through the procedure and preparing for general anesthesia or IV sedation.
Accurately monitors the patient during IV Sedation and records it on the anesthesia record
Send out Preop, Postop and MD clearance letters.
Accurately Maintain Biopsy reports and logs
Accurately review post-operative instructions
Monitors the operatory supply levels
Sterilizes instruments
Exposes radiographs and accurately take CT scans and intraoral pictures
Takes preliminary impression for needed procedures
Monitors prosthetic cases and ensures they are ready for the patient’s appointment
Other duties as assigned
Skills and Attributes
Exceptional planning and organizational skills
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Have the expertise to anticipate patients and Doctors needs
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