Oral Surgery Assistant in Statesville, North Carolina at LC Services 1, LLC

Essential Duties:

• Prepares treatment room for patient by adhering to prescribed procedures and protocols
• Takes and records patient’s vital signs such as blood pressure and respiration rate
• Assists surgeon with general anesthesia and intravenous sedation procedures
• During treatment, the assistant transfers surgical instruments to oral surgeon and prepares surgical dressings
• Monitors intravenous fluids and vital signs during and after the surgery procedure.
• Takes dental radiographs, prepares prescriptions, maintains inventory of supplies in operatory
• Enters patients’ treatment in computer and prepares all consent forms regarding surgery and the use of anesthesia
• Gives patients post operative care instructions
• Schedules patients’ next visit appointment
• Maintains equipment and instruments by proper care, cleaning, and sterilization
• Adheres to office education and protocol
• Maintains patient confidentiality and conducts self in a professional manner
• Any other duties as assigned

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with OSHA infection control policies
• Helps oral surgeon manage medical emergencies by maintaining CPR certification, emergency kit, oxygen and other emergency supplies

Education / Experience Required:

• High School Diploma or equivalent

Special Requirements/Certifications/Licenses:

• DAI Certification
• X-Ray Certification
• CPR Certification
• 2+ years of chair side experience, preferably in oral surgery, dental, and/or periodontics.
• Bilingual (preferred but not required)

Benefits:

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO and Holiday pay
• Competitive Pay

Schedule:

Tuesday - Thursday 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Friday 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM