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Senior Dental Surgical Assistant - OMS Program

University of Oklahoma

Oklahoma City (OK)

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USD 40,000 - 80,000

Full time

30+ days ago

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Job summary

An established academic health center is seeking a Senior Dental Surgical Assistant to support oral surgery procedures. This role involves assisting faculty and residents, preparing patients, and maintaining surgical environments. The position offers a unique opportunity to work in a collaborative setting that values innovation and excellence in health care. Join a team dedicated to advancing education and health care practices while making a significant impact in the lives of patients. If you are passionate about dental surgery and eager to grow in your career, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

24 months experience in Oral Surgery required.
Radiology and Nitrous Oxide Certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist faculty and residents with oral surgery procedures.
Prepare patients and surgical trays for procedures.
Maintain a sterile environment and manage paperwork.

Skills

Manual Dexterity

Multi-limb Coordination

Steady Hand and Arm Control

Ability to Adjust Controls Precisely

Good Trunk Strength

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Radiology Equipment

Anesthesia Equipment

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Job Description

The University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center (OU HSC) is one of the nation's few academic health centers with all health-related colleges - Allied Health, Dentistry, Medicine, Nursing, Pharmacy, Public Health, and the Graduate College. OU HSC serves approximately 4,000 students in more than 70 undergraduate and graduate degree programs on campuses in Oklahoma City and Tulsa.

Assists faculty, residents, and dental students with oral surgery procedures
Acts as a Lead to other Dental Surgical Assistants
Provides surgical assistance to faculty, residents, and dental students
Assists surgeon with the placement of implants during the surgical procedure
Prepares patients for the procedure with proper monitors for sedation
Prepares surgical trays with instrumentation for basic extractions, IV extractions, biopsies, and implants
Sterilizes instruments.
Prepares surgical rooms for the proper procedures
Prepares trays with needed materials such as anesthesia, implants, bonding agents, bone grafting, and collagen membrane
Reads and notates monitor readings from the procedure
Maintains awareness of emergency situations and responds according to departmental policy
Exposes and develops x-rays
Recovers patients from sedations
Gives prescriptions from the surgeon with dosage instruction and proper home care instructions
Cleans and sanitizes rooms after patient treatment
Completes paperwork for surgeries and sedations including anesthesia records, drug cards, and consent forms
Properly completes all paperwork from the procedure
Performs basic administrative office procedures such as chart management, seating and dismissing patients, etc.
Continues dental surgical education by attending training sessions to learn concepts of sterile procedures, sterilization, radiology, dental record keeping, fire and safety procedures
Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, nitrous oxide administration, and basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)
Acts as the lead employee
Trains new assistants and acts as the unit leader
Performs various duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position

Attachment Requirements

Resume
Current OMS Assistant (Preferred) / Dental Assistant License + Current Certifications

Job Requirements

Required education: High School Diploma or GED AND:

24 months experience in Oral Surgery

Certifications

Radiology Certification
Nitrous Oxide Certification
Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification (DAANCE)
Basic Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)

Skills

Able to keep hand and arm steady while moving arm or while holding arm and hand in one position
Able to make precisely coordinated movements of the fingers of one or both hands to grasp, manipulate or assemble very small objects
Able to quickly and repeatedly adjust the controls of a machine to exact positions
Able to bend, stretch, twist and/or reach with your body, arms and/or legs
Must possess good multi-limb coordination i.e. the ability to coordinate two or more limbs while sitting or standing
Must possess good trunk strength i.e. the ability to use abdominal or lower back muscles to support part of the body continuously or repeatedly over time without giving out or fatiguing
Able to shift back and forth between two or more activities or sources of information
Good manual dexterity required to enable safe, skillful use of instruments while working in the mouth

Working Conditions

Physical:

Standing for long periods of time.
Manual dexterity.
Speaking, bending, and reaching.

Environmental:

Clinic Environment.
Exposure to infectious diseases and radiation from x-ray.

Why You Belong at the University of Oklahoma: The University of Oklahoma fosters an inclusive culture of respect and civility, belonging, and access, which are essential to our collective pursuit of excellence and our determination to change lives. The unique talents, perspectives, and experiences of our community enrich the learning, and working environment at OU, inspiring us to harness our innovation, creativity, and collaboration for the advancement of people everywhere.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: The University of Oklahoma, in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender expression, age, religion, disability, political beliefs, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes, but is not limited to, admissions, employment, financial aid, housing, services in educational programs or activities, and health care services that the University operates or provides.

Hiring contingent upon a Background Check?

Yes

Special Indications

None

Job Posting

Apr 22, 2025

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Higher Education

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