What are the responsibilities and job description for the Traveling Oral Surgery Assistant position at Lane & Associates Family Dentistry?
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
- Exceptional planning and organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Having the expertise to anticipate patients and Doctors needs
- Must be very punctual
- Computer literacy
- Dental Assistant Certification is required
- Current BLS certificate
- State of NC X-Ray Certification
- Valid Driver’s License
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to lift 15-20lbs.