What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oral Surgery Assistant position at Highland Lakes Oral Surgery?
We are looking for a friendly, hard-working teammate to join our team at Highland Lakes Oral Surgery! This is a part-time position, working 1-1.5 weeks a month. Dental or oral surgery experience is preferred.
Responsibilities: Not to be considered all inclusive.
- Regular attendance at work
- Working in a standing position chairside during surgeries, moving about the office assisting in all patient matters, getting the operatories ready for surgery and cleaning up after surgery
- Seat patients, update medical history
- Tray assist doctors at the chairside during surgeries by passing instruments, keeping the tray stocked and in sequential order addition to suctioning, retracting, cutting suture, and performing other duties as needed
- Assist with sedation processes,attach monitors, and monitor the patients well being
- Prepare chart notes
- Clean surgical rooms and equipment as necessary break down and clean trays in ultrasonic and run autoclaves, set up appropriate instrumentation for the next patient
- Assure that procedure rooms are appropriately stocked with supplies
- Direct doctors to appropriate operatories during the day
- Educate patients in office and over the phone about services and postoperative care
- Follow all OSHA and HIPAA guidelines and internally developed rules regarding safety, sterility and reporting
- Take X-Rays as needed
- Alert front staff if back office procedures change
Skills:
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and team members
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions accurately
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism and efficiency
- Knowledge of infection control protocols and ability to maintain a clean and safe work environment
Job Type: Part-time
Benefits:
- On-the-job training
- Uniform allowance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Relocate:
- Rhinelander, WI 54501: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person