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Description
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Support the Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery staff by providing direct assistance to the providers and performing any essential duties, as requested.
Prepares the procedure room for surgery by assembling routine supplies, materials, instruments, and equipment; obtains special supplies indicated by physician.
Set up and operate a variety of specialized instrumentation, manual and powered equipment.
Assists in the preparation, transportation, and positioning of patients for surgery and provides for the physical comfort, safety and privacy during the procedure.
Observes patient for symptoms which may indicate a change in condition; reports significant observations to the appropriate member of the medical team for immediate attention.
Responsible for performing routine and more complex clinical duties to include but not limited to, taking and reporting vital signs, performing simple diagnostic tests, collecting specimens, sterilizing and cleaning equipment, and maintaining examination rooms in an outpatient care setting.
As part of a patient focused service, promotes a supportive and healing environment to enhance customer and staff satisfaction.
Offers comfort measures.
Assists with obtaining and assembling records and images prior to patient visit; Participates in Supply Management to ensure supplies and specialty needs can be met, including schedule review/previsit planning; cleans, stocks and prepares exam rooms per protocol; Retrieves sterile trays and instruments from sterile processing department; sets up surgical procedure trays and other equipment as needed; takes impressions as ordered; completes Radiologic testing as ordered following all safety and documentation guidelines per training and competency.
Assists doctors with procedures as requested including suctioning, retracting, and irrigating the operating field. Works with manager to formulate plan for professional development.
Attends educational in-services as appropriate.
Performs other related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
A high school diploma or equivalent, prefered.
Successful completion and certification from a dental assisting program, required.
BLS certification
X-ray certification, required.
Certification from an accredited Oral & Maxillofacial program, preferred.
One to two years of experience in an Oral Surgery practice, preferred.
On the job training can be done. Or any equivalent combination of relevant education and or experience.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks
ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS: Factors affecting environment conditions may vary depending on the assigned work area and tasks. Environmental exposures include, but are not limited to: Blood-borne pathogen exposure Bio-hazardous waste Chemicals/gases/fumes/vapors Communicable diseases Electrical shock , Floor Surfaces, Hot/Cold Temperatures, Indoor/Outdoor conditions, Latex, Lighting, Patient care/handling injuries, Radiation , Shift work, Travel may be required. Use of personal protective equipment, including respirators, environmental conditions may vary depending on assigned work area and work tasks
