Dental Surgical Assistant - Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery - Jefferson Northeast - Full-Time Days

Thomas Jefferson University & Jefferson Health; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a dedicated Dental Surgical Assistant to join their Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery department. In this vital role, you will provide essential chairside support during surgical procedures, ensuring a sterile environment and patient safety. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in oral surgery, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to maintaining high standards of care. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a team that values education and equal opportunity, while making a significant impact on patient care in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years experience in oral and maxillofacial surgery preferred.
• Must have Pennsylvania certification in Oral Radiology within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide chairside surgical support during oral and maxillofacial procedures.
• Maintain sterile technique and assist in sterilization of equipment.
• Document patient records and ensure compliance with safety guidelines.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Medical Terminology

Radiography Skills

Sterilization Techniques

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Electronic Medical Records Systems

Job description

Job Details

Dental Surgical Assistant to members of the Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and the resident staff. Provide chairside surgical support for oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures and facial pain physicians. Perform a wide variety of oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures competently.

Responsibilities include:

1. Providing surgical support to the oral and maxillofacial surgeon during procedures and supporting facial pain physicians.
2. Sterilizing instrumentation and preparing tray setups, including setting up required instruments in a sterile environment.
3. Maintaining logs for inspections and certifications per OMFS workflows.
4. Reprocessing and sterilizing equipment and preparing tray setups according to protocol.
5. Maintaining sterile technique while assisting in sterile OMFS procedures.
6. Proficiently taking and documenting radiographs such as CBCT, peri-apical, and Panorex x-rays, following clinical policies and workflows to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
7. Maintaining patient electronic medical records per OMFS charting workflows.
8. Ensuring patient safety by following BLS guidelines and maintaining current BLS certification.

Job Requirements:

• Education: High School Diploma.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years preferred, especially in an oral and maxillofacial surgery practice. Must have excellent interpersonal skills, knowledge of medical terminology, and experience dealing with medically compromised individuals.
• Certifications: Pennsylvania certification in Oral Radiology within 90 days of hire, BLS certification through American Heart Association, and an accredited dental assisting program certification is preferred.

Work Shift: Day shift (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type: Regular

Primary Location: Red Lion and Knights Road, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, race, color, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, marital status, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, handicap or disability, or any other protected group or status.