Oral Surgery Assistant - Supplemental

Assists the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Staff with the variety of OMS procedures. Assures availability of patient information, medical history, and x-rays. Prepares procedure room with surgical instrumentation for specific procedure, monitoring equipment to record vital signs, and medications as directed by surgeon. Responsible to room patient, properly position on operating table, connects vital sign monitoring, and properly drapes patient. During the procedure may be responsible to suction and retract, or hand and maintain instrumentation or maintain head position to assure open airway and watch monitor for vital signs. Provides patient and family with education in care following Oral and Maxillofacial surgery, as well as any prescriptions and or follow-up appointments as directed by surgeon. Requires knowledge of disinfection and sterilization.

Minimum requirements are graduation from an accredited school. Must be Certified Surgical Technologist or Licensed Dental Assistant in Minnesota. Dental hygienist registry would qualify in lieu of dental assistant registry. Current in BLS. Experience in Oral and Maxillofacial surgery preferred. Surgical experience in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery preferred.Certified Surgical Technologist, Licensed Dental Assistant or Registered Dental Hygienist

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Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.