Oral Surgery Assistant: Precision Chairside & Patient Care

Lightwave Dental Management LLC; Roanoke (VA); In loco; USD 28.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Lightwave Dental Management LLC seeks an Oral Surgery Assistant to support the dentist during procedures and in the front office tasks. You will prepare patients, sterilize instruments, take and mount X-rays, and help with charting and records. Strong organization and patient-focused care are essential.

Responsibilities include chairside support, infection control, post-treatment guidance, and ensuring equipment and supplies are ready and stocked, while maintaining HIPAA and OSHA standards.

Competenze

• Minimum 1 year of Oral Surgery assisting experience preferred.
• X-ray/Radiography certification preferred.
• Nitrous oxide certification preferred.
• Annual OSHA, HIPAA, and infection control training as required by law.

Mansioni

• Assist the doctor with dental procedures and take directions.
• Take, develop and mount high-quality X-rays and 3D scans.
• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling, charting, and filing.
• Prepare patient charts and update treatment plans.
• Prepare and sterilize surgical instruments, materials, and equipment.
• Assist the surgeon with chairside procedures including operatory setup, anesthesia administration, and cleanup.
• Prepare patients for surgery and monitor vital signs during procedures.
• Provide patients with information on oral health care, treatment plans, and postoperative outcomes.
• Monitor stock of surgical supplies and medication and replenish as needed.
• Ensure instruments and equipment are effectively maintained.
• Provide excellent patient care at all times.

Conoscenze

Oral surgery experience

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Patient care

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Dental assistant certification

Strumenti

X-ray/Radiography

Dental software

Descrizione del lavoro

Lightwave Dental Management LLC seeks an Oral Surgery Assistant to support the dentist during procedures and in the front office tasks. You will prepare patients, sterilize instruments, take and mount X-rays, and help with charting and records. Strong organization and patient-focused care are essential.

Responsibilities include chairside support, infection control, post-treatment guidance, and ensuring equipment and supplies are ready and stocked, while maintaining HIPAA and OSHA standards.