Oral Surgery Assistant II: Patient Care & Procedures

Beacon Oral Specialists; Tinley Park (IL); Sur place; USD 52 000 - 72 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

401(k) Matching

Health Insurance

Life Insurance

Vision Insurance

Referral Program

Résumé du poste

Beacon Oral Specialists in Tinley Park, IL is seeking a diligent oral surgery assistant to support our oral surgeon before, during, and after each procedure. You will be highly organized and attentive to patients' needs, with a solid understanding of oral surgery and strong hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities include instrument prep and sterilization, room setup, patient positioning, assisting during anesthesia, taking X-rays, entering EMR notes, and performing scheduling and charting tasks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant program.
• Certification as a Surgical Assistant.
• Current CPR/BLS certification.
• Dental X-ray license (Pano, PA, CBCT) required.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to provide excellent patient care under stressful situations.
• Professional appearance and attitude.

Responsabilités

• Proper instrument cleaning in accordance with infection control and biohazard protocols.
• Autoclave operation and function.
• Surgical tray set-up.
• Identification of instruments used in the clinic.
• Room set up/break down for IV anesthesia and surgery.
• Seat patient and perform pre-op set-up.
• Review charts.
• Nitrous oxide set-up.
• Proper positioning of restraints.
• Support airway for sedated patients.
• Demonstrate patient calming techniques.
• Ability to circulate and retrieve instruments.
• Monitor patients post anesthesia.
• Assess if patients need to see a doctor.
• Understand emergency procedures and operation of emergency equipment.
• Perform daily, weekly, and quarterly preventative maintenance on instruments, equipment, and headpieces.
• Provide excellent patient care.
• Familiar with all forms and handouts (procedure-based, consent forms, etc.).
• Aware of and in compliance with OSHA requirements (e.g. personal protection)
• Greet patients and make them feel comfortable.
• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, filing, and charting.
• Perform patient consultations.
• Make follow up phone calls to patients.
• Take X-Rays / scans.
• Enter EMR notes for various appointments and procedures.
• Properly closing and opening the office each day (Tanks, Suction, Xray)
• Back-up co-workers as needed.

Connaissances

Organizational skills

Time management

Excellent communication

Patient care under stress

Professional appearance

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Accredited Surgical Assistant program

Surgical Assistant certification

CPR/BLS certification

Dental X-ray license

Description du poste

Beacon Oral Specialists in Tinley Park, IL is seeking a diligent oral surgery assistant to support our oral surgeon before, during, and after each procedure. You will be highly organized and attentive to patients' needs, with a solid understanding of oral surgery and strong hand-eye coordination.

Responsibilities include instrument prep and sterilization, room setup, patient positioning, assisting during anesthesia, taking X-rays, entering EMR notes, and performing scheduling and charting tasks.