Oral Surgery Assistant I

Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with match

Eight paid holidays

PTO accrual from start

Job summary

The Carolinas Center for Oral & Facial Surgery in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Oral Surgery Assistant I to support the surgical team in setting up for procedures, assisting with minor surgeries, instrument processing, and EMR documentation under supervision.

The role offers exposure to a fast-paced clinical environment with opportunities to observe, train, and grow alongside experienced oral and maxillofacial surgeons, while delivering high quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of approved nitrous oxide course.
• Anesthesia-related continuing education.

Responsibilities

• Set up for non-sterile & sterile procedures (under supervision) with appropriate instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist surgeon during minor surgical procedures including suctioning, retracting, passing instruments, providing airway support under supervision until core competencies are met.
• Circulates on surgical procedures, completing EMR entries, paperwork, logs, etc.
• Performs other procedures as directed (capture radiographs, impressions, intraoral scans, splints, sutures, packs).

Skills

Clinical support

EMR documentation

Sterile technique

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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Oral Surgery Assistant I

Full Time Technical Charlotte, NC, US

5 days ago Requisition ID: 2630

Become a valued team member for a dynamic, growing, fast-paced oral surgery practice where you are encouraged to learn and grow! Our world-class team includes highly skilled oral and maxillofacial surgeons dedicated to providing outstanding care and service to all our patients. We offer exceptional benefits, 401k (with match), eight paid holidays, and a generous PTO accrual that starts right away!

*Pay ranges noted are autogenerated by Indeed (or other career sites) are not Flagship's evaluation of pay which is a consideration of job experience, certifications, etc.*

Start your career in oral surgery in a role that allows you to observe, train, and participate with supervision in setting up for minor surgical procedures, assisting in minor procedures, instrument processing, room turnover, and other clinical duties as needed.

Here are some of the job duties you will perform:

• Set up for non-sterile & sterile procedures (under supervision) with appropriate instruments, equipment, and supplies.
• Assist surgeon during minor surgical procedures including suctioning, retracting, passing instruments, providing airway support under supervision of Oral Surgery Assistant II/III, Surgical Tech, or RN, until core competencies are met.
• Circulates on surgical procedures, completing necessary EMR (electronic medical record) entries, paperwork, logs, etc.
• Performs other procedures as directed (capture radiographs, take/pour dental impressions, capture intraoral digital scans, remove surgical splints, fit splints, remove sutures, place packs, etc.).

To be considered for this role, you need to have the following qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Successful completion of approved nitrous oxide course²
• Anesthesia-related continuing education²

¹ Or obtained within 90 days of employment

² Or obtained within one year of employment