Jeff Temp - Dental Surgical Assistant (Abington, PA)

Jefferson Health; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative healthcare provider is seeking a skilled Dental Surgical Assistant to join their dynamic team in Abington. This role involves providing essential chairside surgical support during oral and maxillofacial procedures, ensuring compliance with safety and clinical standards. The ideal candidate will be proficient in sterilization techniques and radiographic practices, contributing to a high-quality patient care experience. Join a forward-thinking organization that values teamwork and excellence in healthcare delivery, and make a significant impact in the lives of patients through your expertise and dedication.

Qualifications

• Provide chairside support for oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures.
• Proficient in sterilization and radiographic techniques.

Responsibilities

• Assist oral and maxillofacial surgeons during surgical procedures.
• Maintain sterile environment and patient safety protocols.

Skills

Chairside surgical support

Sterilization techniques

Radiograph proficiency

BLS certification

Compliance with clinical policies

Education

Dental Assistant Certification

Tools

CBCT

Peri-apical x-rays

Panorex x-rays

Job description

Job Details

JeffTemps, Jefferson's in-house temporary service, is seeking a qualified Dental Surgical Assistant to support the Dental Clinic in Abington. The Dental Surgical Assistant will provide chairside surgical support to the oral and maxillofacial surgery procedures and the facial pain physicians, performing a wide variety of oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures with competency.

Job Description

Essential Functions

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Provide surgical support to the oral and maxillofacial surgeon chairside for surgery procedures as well as facial pain physicians.
• Maintain all logs necessary for inspections and certifications.
• Sterilize instrumentation and prepare tray setups, setting up required instrumentation in a sterile environment.
• Take, develop, and label radiographs appropriately.
• Maintain all logs for inspections per OMFS workflows.
• Reprocess/sterilize equipment and prepare tray set-up per protocol.
• Maintain sterile technique while assisting in sterile OMFS procedures.
• Proficient in radiographs – CBCT, Peri-apical, and Panorex x-rays.
• Follow clinical policies/procedures and workflows to ensure compliance with the Joint Commission, OSHA, ADA, as well as TJUH Safety, Infection Control, and Quality Assurance.
• Maintain patient electronic medical record per OMFS charting workflows.
• Ensure Patient safety following BLS guidelines and maintain current BLS certification.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Primary Location Address

1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America