Dental Surgery Assistant

Description

Indianapolis Oral Surgery is growing and looking for a full-time Dental Surgery Assistant. Our state-of-the-art office allow us to provide the best quality care in the safest environment. We offer a full scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery options such as wisdom tooth extractions, dental implants, bone grafting, TMJ treatment and much more. You will find only the most up-to-date technology utilized.

• X-ray Certification
• DAANCE Certification (must obtain at 6 months of employment)

• BLS Certification
• A valid Driver’s License
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Completed Dental Program or comparable experience
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent customer service skills

• Functions as surgical scrub technician for outpatient surgical procedures carried out by oral and maxillofacial surgeons
• Prepares patients and surgical instruments for outpatient oral and maxillofacial procedures.
• Gathers, checks and opens supplies and equipment needed for the surgical procedure
• Places IVs for sedation and assists the surgeon with medication administration during sedation procedures.
• Calculates and administers IV medication upon surgeon order
• Sets up the procedure table with instruments, supplies, equipment, and medications/solutions needed for the procedure
• Anticipates and gathers additional instrumentation, equipment and supplies for use during procedures
• Anticipates the needs of the surgeon by passing instruments and supplies to surgeon during procedure
• When not directly assisting with the surgical procedure, the surgical technician circulates in the operatory to assure all patient needs and documentation requirements are met
• Enters procedural notes on all patients into the Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Provides pre-operative and post-operative education to patient and caregiver
• Assists surgeon in utilizing specialized equipment i.e. Medit scanner
• Captures CBCT/Panoramic X-rays
• Sterilizes equipment with ultrasonic cleaner and autoclave per manufacturer’s directions.
• Assemble surgical trays in preparation for the day’s cases
• Ensures OSHA/DHEC/HIPAA requirements are maintained
• Ensures highest level of customer service and office etiquette is used
• Participates in clinical in-service/training opportunities when available
• Completes required annual training
• All other duties as assigned by management

• Surgery

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

• Oral Surgery Assisting: 2 years (Preferred)

• Indianapolis, IN 46219: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person