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Oral Surgery Assistant
Job Description
Position: Oral Surgery Assistant
Company: Portland Oral and Facial Surgery
Job Type: Full-Time, 32 – 40 hours per week
Schedule: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
Hours: 7:00 AM – 6:00 PM
About Us
We are a fully digital practice specializing in the full scope of maxillofacial surgery, including full-mouth rehabilitation (All-on-4/6, zygomatic implants, teeth-in-a-day) and orthognathic procedures. Our daily workflow includes wisdom teeth removal, dental implants, bone grafting, extractions, and patient consultations and follow-ups. Our team is committed to excellence in patient care, safety, and compassion.
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Oral Surgery Assistant to join our team. This position supports our oral surgeon in providing patient care before, during, and after each procedure. This role requires a strong understanding of dental procedures, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced oral surgery environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist oral surgeon during surgical procedures.
- Prepare treatment rooms and surgical trays for procedures.
- Sterilize and disinfect surgical instruments, materials, and equipment in strict accordance with OSHA and infection control protocols.
- Maintain and ensure proper functioning of instruments and equipment.
- Monitor patients before, during, and after sedation, recording vital signs accurately.
- Document and maintain accurate medical records within the EMR system, ensuring compliance with HIPAA.
- Obtain CBCT, X-rays, intraoral scanning, photos, etc., as needed.
- Greet, seat, and prepare patients for office visits and procedures.
- Conduct patient assessments during evaluations, including vital signs and medical history review.
- Perform administrative tasks such as patient check-in, pre- and post-op call, appointment scheduling, charting, sending prescriptions, etc.
- Monitor stock of surgical supplies and medication as needed.
- Provide support with general office tasks such as answering phone calls, scheduling appointments, etc.
Performance Expectations
- Arrive on time and prepared for scheduled shifts.
- Maintain a professional, positive, and team-oriented attitude at all times.
- Demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail in all clinical and administrative tasks.
- Provide compassionate, respectful, and clear communication with patients and team members.
- Support efficient daily workflow by anticipating the surgeon’s and patients’ needs.
- Take initiative to restock, organize, and maintain cleanliness of clinical areas.
- Be adaptable and flexible in assisting with both clinical and administrative needs as directed.
Qualifications
- Current Oregon Dental Assistant Certification (required)
- Oregon Radiologic Proficiency Certificate (X-ray certified) (required)
- Minimum 1 year of dental assisting experience (required)
- Previous oral surgery experience (strongly preferred)
- CPR/BLS certification
- DAANCE certification is preferred; must be completed within the first year if not already certified (employer supported)
- Strong communication, teamwork, and organization skills
Physical & Work Environment
- Standing, walking, and manual dexterity required; occasional lifting to 30 lbs. (with or without reasonable accommodation)
- Exposure to typical clinical environment conditions (e.g., radiation, communicable diseases, medications)
Note: This is not an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. Management may require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
Training Requirement
- New hire must be available for paid training on Wednesdays during the first month of employment.
Benefits
- Competitive pay (hourly, non-exempt, with overtime as applicable)
- Professional development support (including DAANCE certification)
- Supportive, patient-centered team environment
Equal Opportunity Employer
- Portland Oral and Facial Surgery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local employment laws.
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