Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

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.

We value our employees and believe that a competitive benefits package is required to ensure the best experience while working as part of our team. As such, we offer an excellent benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision coverage, 401k profit sharing, PTO, Holiday Pay and a competitive salary.

  Job Summary:

Under direct supervision, provides surgical and technical assistance to oral and maxillofacial surgeons in the treatment of patients requiring oral and maxillofacial procedures.

Essential Job Functions/Duties

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

Required Qualifications:

• 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

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Oral Surgery Assisting: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

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

Work Location: In person

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