Surgical Dental Assistant Job in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

(Job ID: 501719)

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JOB TITLE: Circulating Surgical Assistant DATE: REPORTS TO: Clinical Supervisor/Office Manager/Office Doctor FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt JOB SUMMARY: As a circulating surgical assistant, you will work closely with various OMA doctors to perform a variety of different oral surgery procedures at each location as needed. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: • Supports the philosophy, goals, and objectives of the practice. • Adheres to OMA policies, procedures, including those set out in the employee manual, in performing job duties and responsibilities. • Communicates effectively, respectfully, and courteously with patients, visitors, doctors, and co-workers. RESPONSIBILITIES: Responsible for performing the following: • Answering patient questions before and after appointments • Preparing patients for oral surgery procedures by making them comfortable and providing any instructions • Sterilizing dental instruments and equipment, and placing for easy access • Preparing the operatory and exam room for use by the OMA doctor by making sure it is stocked, organized and clean. • Assisting the OMA doctor during procedures, including passing instruments, getting supplies, and using the suction tube to keep the patient’s mouth dry. • Monitoring oxygen, vitals and IV fluids during oral surgery procedures • Assisting with dental x-rays and dental impressions • Assisting with dental lab work and checking in lab cases • Recovering patients and instructing patient’s driver for post-operative care • Making post-operative calls to patients 24 hours after surgery • Scheduling follow-ups and surgical appointments • Keeping patient records • Drawing up drugs while checking expiration and date and performing daily drug count • Printing daily PMP reports for all scheduled surgery patients. • Reviewing treatment with OMA doctor and entering treatment plans • Reviewing surgical charts for consents, accuracy of treatment plan and patient health history and allergies • Presenting prescription requests to doctor and calling in prescriptions as needed. • Obtain and maintain all certifications (IV Therapy, CPR and First Aid, X-Ray, Nitrous Oxide and DAANCE) Performs other duties as requested by Clinical Team Leader, Office Manager and/or Doctor Manager. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: • This position requires high-level visual and auditory acuity for participating in and monitoring patient care activities. • This position requires the ability to move frequently throughout the clinic; sit or stand for long periods of time; occasional overhead and low reaching; ability to exert force of up to 30 lbs. occasionally, up to 10 lbs. frequently and up to 5 lbs. constantly. • Patient care activities may require the ability to exert force of up to 30 lbs. constantly, 40 lbs. occasionally, and up to 100 lbs. rarely. WORKING CONDITIONS: Normal office environment. Exposure to blood borne and airborne pathogens; frequent exposure to chemical hazards; may encounter radiation hazards. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by an employee in this position. These statements are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign job duties as required. This job description is not to be construed as a guaranteed contract of employment for a definite period of time.