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Altoona Center for Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery

JOB DESCRIPTIONJob Title: Oral Surgery AssistantReports to: Dr. GoddardMain Function: Responsible for assisting the surgeon in the clinical treatment of patientsEducation:<ul><li>High school diploma or equivalent</li><li>Graduate of accredited dental assisting program or graduate of surgical technician program</li><li>Commitment to CE for career development (ACLS, PALS, DAANCE certification)</li></ul>Experience: <ul><li>Dental or surgical assisting experience preferred</li><li>Computer Skills (Microsoft Office, DSN)</li><li>Compliance with state oral surgery practice requirements (X-ray requirements, OSHA training, BLS)</li></ul>Essential Functions: Patient Management<ul><li>Greet patients when they sign in, and monitor arrival times</li><li>Set up treatment rooms for procedures</li><li>Obtain radiographs (CBCT, Panorex and Periapicals) as needed</li><li>Take dental impressions as needed</li><li>Perform light lab work</li><li>Take clinical photographs as needed</li><li>Escort patients to treatment room</li><li>Seat patients in treatment rooms</li><li>Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable</li><li>Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol (record vitals)</li><li>Ensure patients are always attended</li><li>Anticipate and assist surgeon&rsquo;s needs</li><li>Apply patient monitors and record vitals</li><li>Assists in the monitoring of patients under conscious sedation or general anesthesia</li><li>Helps with the recovery of sedated patients</li><li>Ensure patient&rsquo;s questions are answered thoroughly before they leave</li><li>Chart patients and record date, service rendered and any charges</li><li>Escort patients from the treatment room</li><li>Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient&rsquo;s chart</li><li>Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by surgeon</li><li>Give patient pre- and postoperative instruction and demonstrate when necessary</li><li>Monitor patient flow</li><li>Record patient name, procedure, phone number, and other pertinent information for surgeon&rsquo;s post-op phone call</li></ul>Treatment Room Management and Sterilization<ul><li>Keep operatories ready, stocked, and clean</li><li>Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures</li><li>Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations</li><li>Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations</li><li>Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized</li><li>Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display</li><li>Monitor and maintain sterilization equipment</li><li>Promptly send out and monitor all dental laboratory cases</li><li>Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for surgical equipment</li><li>Monitor and maintain oral surgery office emergency kit, nitrous, and oxygen tanks</li><li>Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol</li></ul>Records Management<ul><li>Securely store and handle patient records in compliance with state and federal requirements, including the HIPAA privacy and security regulations</li><li>Accurately chart and file patient information</li><li>Arrange patient charts and radiographs for next day&rsquo;s appointments</li><li>Track cases and referrals to and from other doctors</li></ul>Inventory Management<ul><li>Monitor inventory and order surgical supplies as needed</li><li>Ensure that treatment rooms are stocked at all times</li></ul>Office Participation<ul><li>Help in other areas of the office when necessary (i.e., answering phones, unpacking supplies, completing insurance forms, etc.)</li><li>Be an active participant in team meetings, CE, and training scenarios</li><li>Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office</li><li>Set up presentation materials and deliver food for in-service events</li><li>Present suggestions for improvement in office safety, procedures, and efficiency</li></ul>Other Duties:-Fill in for other team members when necessaryPersonal and Physical Demands:<ul><li>Excellent communications skills</li><li>Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, dentists, referrals, other staff members and community</li><li>Team player</li><li>Can-do personality</li><li>Typing ability</li><li>Legible handwriting'</li></ul>' Work Remotely<ul><li>No</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: From $16.00 per hourBenefits:<ul><li>401(k)</li><li>401(k) matching</li><li>Employee discount</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li><li>Professional development assistance</li><li>Retirement plan</li></ul>Work Location: In person

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