Dental Surgical Assistant - OMS Resident Program (College of Dentistry)

University of Oklahoma; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established academic health center is seeking a dedicated Dental Assistant to support oral surgery procedures. This role involves assisting faculty, residents, and dental students with surgical tasks, preparing patients for procedures, and maintaining a sterile environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong manual dexterity and coordination skills, along with a commitment to ongoing education in dental surgical practices. Join a collaborative environment that values diversity and fosters professional growth, making a significant impact on the lives of patients and students alike.

Qualifications

• 12 months experience as a Dental Assistant required.
• 6 months experience in Oral Surgery preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists faculty and students with oral surgery procedures.
• Prepares patients and surgical trays for procedures.

Skills

Manual Dexterity

Multi-limb Coordination

Steady Hand and Arm Control

Good Trunk Strength

Ability to Adjust Controls Precisely

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Dental Assistant Certification

Radiology Certification

Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Job description

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OU HSC) is one of the nation's few academic health centers with all health-related colleges - Allied Health, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and the Graduate College. OU HSC serves approximately 4,000 students in more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs on campuses in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Duties:

• Assists faculty, residents, and dental students with oral surgery procedures.
• Provides surgical assistance to faculty, residents, and dental students.
• Assists surgeon with the placement of implants during the surgical procedure.
• Prepares patients for the procedure with proper monitors for sedation.
• Prepares surgical trays with instrumentation for basic extractions, IV extractions, biopsies, and implants.
• Sterilizes instruments.
• Reads and notates monitor readings from the procedure.
• Maintains awareness of emergency situations and responds according to departmental policy.
• Exposes and develops x-rays.
• Recovers patients from sedation.
• Gives prescriptions from the surgeon with dosage instruction and proper home care instructions.
• Cleans and sanitizes rooms after patient treatment.
• Completes paperwork for surgeries and sedations including anesthesia records, drug cards, and consent forms.
• Performs basic administrative office procedures such as chart management, seating and dismissing patients, etc.
• Continues dental surgical education by attending training sessions to learn concepts of sterile procedures, sterilization, radiology, dental record keeping, fire and safety procedures, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, nitrous oxide administration, and basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).
• Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position.

Attachment Requirements:

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Current OMS Assistant (Preferred) / Dental Assistant License + Current Certifications

Required Education: High School Diploma or GED AND:

• 12 months experience as a Dental Assistant.

Preferences: 6 months experience in Oral Surgery is preferred.

Skills:

• Able to keep hand and arm steady while moving arm or while holding arm and hand in one position.
• Able to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble very small objects.
• Able to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions.
• Able to bend, stretch, twist and/or reach with your body, arms and/or legs.
• Must possess good multi-limb coordination i.e. the ability to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting or standing.
• Must possess good trunk strength i.e. the ability to use abdominal or lower back muscles to support part of the body continuously or repeatedly over time without giving out or fatiguing.
• Able to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information.
• Good manual dexterity required to enable safe, skillful use of instruments while working in the mouth.

Certifications:

• Dental Assistant Certification or OMSDA with the Oklahoma Board of Dentistry.
• Radiology.
• Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR).

Working Conditions:

• Physical:
  • Standing for long periods of time.
  • Manual dexterity.
  • Speaking, bending, and reaching.
• Environmental:
  • Clinic Environment.
  • Exposure to infectious diseases and radiation from x-ray.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.

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