Dental Assistant- Oral Surgery

103 Rochester General Hospital; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Rochester Regional Health is seeking a Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery to support the surgical team in the OR. You will handle instruments, maintain the sterile field, and assist the surgeon and nurses during procedures, ensuring safety and efficiency.

The role requires specific surgical technology qualifications, a 40-hour work week, flexible start times, and a pay range of $20.00–$25.00 per hour. Rochester Regional Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion.

Qualifications

• Completed a military surgical technology program or equivalent.
• Graduated from a CAAHEP/ABHES accredited program with Surgical Technology major and CST credential within 12 months of graduation.
• Hard-to-Fill/Grandfathering clauses allow employment with alternative credentials if requirements cannot be met.
• LPN with current New York licensure may qualify under specific provisions.

Responsibilities

• Maintains sterile field and passes instruments to the surgeon.
• Checks and sets up supplies, instrumentation, and equipment for procedures.
• Opens sterile supplies and prepares the table and sterile dressing.
• Assists in maintaining aseptic technique and informs team of infractions.
• Assists with patient draping, instrument counts, and sterilization prep.
• Stocks rooms and may handle meds, sharps, and syringes as needed.

Education

Military surgical technology program

CAAHEP/ABHES accredited program with Surgical Technology major and CST credential

Grandfathering / Hard-to-Fill clauses for certification or licensing

Graduate from accredited school of practical nursing (LPN) with NY licensure

Job description

Job Title: Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery

Department: Dental

Location: Riedman Health Center

Hours Per Week: 40 hours

Schedule: Flexible start times 7:30a, 7:45a, 8a – 8 hour day shift

Summary

The OR Surgical Tech assists the surgical team by acting as the primary scrub person who handles the instruments, supplies, and equipment during surgical procedures. Maintains constant vigilance for the maintenance of the sterile field.

Key Responsibilities

• Must maintain at least 15 hours of Continuing Medical Education (CME) per year.
• Checks supplies, instrumentation, and equipment needed for surgical procedures and ensures proper operation.
• Opens sterile supplies and sets up the table for surgical procedures.
• Provides a sterile field for surgical procedures.
• Ensures that the members of the surgical team are properly attired and assists the surgeon with draping the patient to isolate the operative site.
• Assists in the maintenance of the sterile field by applying principles of aseptic techniques and informing the surgeon/surgical team of infractions.
• Passes instruments and supplies to the surgeon.
• Counts sponges and sharps with the RN before the surgery and before the incision is closed.
• Cleans and prepares the instruments for sterilization.
• Assists in the maintenance of specialty surgical services.
• Prepares the sterile dressing for the patient’s incision.
• Orients medical/nursing students and technicians to the unit.
• Assists in the development of unit goals and objectives.
• Stocks rooms, may handle meds, sharps, and syringes on the OR field.

Required Qualifications

• Completed a military surgical technology program -OR- Grandfathering Clause: Provides evidence he or she was employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring between 12/31/10 – 12/31/14.
• -OR- Graduated from a Commission of Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)- or Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)- accredited program with a Surgical Technology major AND holds and maintains a certified surgical technologist credential administered by a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization within 12 months of graduation.
• -OR- Hard to Fill Clause: A health care facility may employ or otherwise contract with a person who does not meet the requirements of the function of a surgical technologist if they are unable to employ or contract a sufficient number of qualified surgical technologists. Certification through a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization is required within 24 months after employment, and a degree from an accredited program is required.
• -OR- Graduate from an accredited school of practical nursing. New Graduates: Official transcript from an accredited school or letter emailed directly from the school’s registrar’s office confirming program completion will be accepted upon graduation. Primary source education verification required within 90 days of start date.

Required Licensure/Certification Skills

• Completed a military surgical technology program -OR- Certified Surgical Technologist certification through a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization and degree from an accredited program in Surgical Technology required.
• -OR- Grandfathering Clause- Provide evidence he or she was employed as a surgical technologist in a healthcare facility for a cumulative period of one year, occurring between 12/31/10 – 12/31/14.
• -OR- Hard-to-Fill Clause- Certified Surgical Technologist certification through a nationally accredited surgical technologist credentialing organization required within 24 months after employment and degree from an accredited program required.
• -OR- Surgical Technologist Certification is not required for Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) with current licensure in the State of New York.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• M - Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.
• For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$20.00 - $25.00

CITY: Rochester

POSTAL CODE: 14621

The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts.

Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It’s vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.