Oral Surgery Assistant

Axiom-Dentistry; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance

401(k)

PTO and Holiday pay

Competitive Pay

Job summary

Axiom Dentistry in Cary, NC is seeking a dedicated chairside dental assistant to support the oral surgeon in delivering high-quality patient care. You will assist with instruments, monitor vitals, take radiographs, and help with anesthesia procedures as part of a busy surgical team.

Applicants should have at least 2 years of chairside experience in oral surgery or a related field, DAI and X-ray certifications, and CPR training. Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm, with competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 2+ years of chairside experience, preferably in oral surgery.
• DAI, X-Ray and CPR certifications.
• Maintains OSHA infection control and patient safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepares treatment room and ensures sterile instruments.
• Assists oral surgeon with procedures and anesthesia support.
• Transfers instruments during procedures and prepares dressings.
• Takes vitals, radiographs, and documents treatment in the chart.
• Gives post-operative instructions and schedules follow-ups.
• Maintains equipment, inventory, and patient confidentiality.

Skills

Infection control adherence

Emergency readiness

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

2+ years chair side experience

Tools

DAI Certification

X-Ray Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

Description

The primary responsibility is to assist the oral surgeon in providing quality patient care through using correct method of passing surgery instruments to always maximize patient and staff safety. Facilitates services including blood pressure, radiographs, charting all medical health histories, performing procedures in compliance with the oral surgery office.

Essential Duties:

• Prepares treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols
• Takes and records patient’s vital signs such as blood pressure and respiration rate
• Assists surgeon with general anesthesia and intravenous sedation procedures
• During treatment, the assistant transfers surgical instruments to oral surgeon and prepares surgical dressings
• Monitors intravenous fluids and vital signs during and after the surgery procedure.
• Takes dental radiographs, prepares prescriptions, maintains inventory of supplies in operatory
• Enters patients’ treatment in computer and prepares all consent forms regarding surgery and the use of anesthesia
• Gives patients post operative care instructions
• Schedules patients’ next visit appointment
• Maintains equipment and instruments by proper care, cleaning, and sterilization
• Adheres to office education and protocol
• Maintains patient confidentiality and conducts self in a professional manner
• Any other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with OSHA infection control policies
• Helps oral surgeon manage medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency kit, oxygen and other emergency supplies

Education / Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Special Requirements/Certifications/Licenses:

• DAI Certification
• X-Ray Certification
• CPR Certification
• 2+ years of chair side experience, preferably in oral surgery, dental, and/or periodontics.

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO and Holiday pay
• Competitive Pay

Schedule: Monday- Friday 8am-5pm