What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oral Surgery Assistant position at Pacific Maxillofacial Center, LLC?
We are looking for a responsible, enthusiastic and driven Dental Assistant to support the doctors’ surgeries and actively facilitate patients’ recovery. You will apply medical techniques and principles under the direction of a physician and you will deal with a diverse set of patients offering them care and encouragement in the oral surgery field.
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
- Assess patients’ health and their demands and aim to fulfill them as well as possible
- Issue appropriate prescriptions and administer medicine
- Inform physicians about any problems or discrepancies that might arise
- Acquire and review patient histories identifying abnormal conditions
- Monitor patients’ progress and keep records of treatments, surgeries or other medical events
- Attend to emergencies
- Provide help during surgeries
- Prepare patients for examinations and conduct routine procedures (measure blood pressure and temperature, administer injections etc)
- Provide therapeutic treatments (disinfecting wounds, stitching etc.)
- Cultivate a climate of trust and compassion for the patients
- Comply strictly with medical care regulations and safety standards
- Collaborate effectively with team members of various specializations
Valuable Skills for the position
- Proven work experience as a physician assistant, EMT or oral surgery assistant
- Knowledge of medical & dental guidelines and procedures regarding examination, therapy and recovery
- Familiarity with Dental & Medical terminology & procedures
- Problem solving skills and ability to multi-task
- Caring and compassionate
- Team player with good communication skills
- Passionate about quality patient care
The office is open Monday though Friday with a start time of 7:30am and at times as early as 7:15am up until 5:30pm. On Thursdays the day ends at 1:30pm. We observe all major holidays.
We are a family oriented environment looking to expand our growing oral surgery practice. Please submit your resume to the job posting.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Surgery
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
COVID-19 considerations:
All patients and staff required to wear masks all Employees must be Covid Vaccinated
Experience:
- Patient care: 1 year (Required)
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $26