Oral Surgery Assistant

Head-; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Head- in Portland, OR seeks a Dental Assistant to support doctors during oral surgery. Prepare patients, review health history and X-rays, and provide prep/post-op education.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, prepping rooms, assisting physicians, handling lab paperwork, and maintaining EMR records. Requires strong communication, HIPAA compliance, and CPR certification.

Qualifications

• High school degree required.
• X-ray certification required.
• Current CPR certification required.
• Dental Assistant certification required.

Responsibilities

• Greet patients and escort them to the procedure room and prepare for surgery.
• Notify physician once patient is ready after reviewing health history, vitals and x-rays.
• Stock and prep procedure rooms with instruments.
• Assist physician during dental surgical procedures.
• Help patient recovery after surgery and escort to transportation.
• Provide patient education as appropriate.

Skills

Patient assistance

HIPAA compliance

Communication with patients

Education

High school degree

X-ray certified

CPR certification

Dental Assistant certification

Tools

EMR systems

Job description

DAYS:Monday - Friday (one day off; varies)

HOURS:7am - 6pm

JOB SUMMARY: Assist the doctors and prepare patient for oral surgery. Provide patient education related to pre-op and post-op questions.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Greet patients and escort them from the waiting room to the procedure room; prepare patients for their surgery.
• Notify physician once the patient is ready and you have reviewed their health history, vitals and x-rays.
• Stock and prep procedure rooms with necessary instruments.
• Assist the physician with the medical and dental surgical procedures.
• Help with patient recovery after surgery and escort them, via wheelchair, to their ride's car.
• Perform patient education when appropriate.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Dispose of contaminated items according to OSHA guidelines.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Comply with HIPAA guidelines and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Polite and professional communication with patients and ancillary personnel.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school degree
• X-ray certified
• Current CPR certification
• Dental Assistant certification

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a dental office with interest in oral surgery.
• Experience handling lab paperwork.
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records systems.
• Performing x-rays on patients

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Involves standing and walking. Employee will occasionally be asked to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds. Normal visual acuity and hearing are required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in both office and hospital settings. Employee will have frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.