Oral Surgery Assistant

Our client, Michigan Oral Surgeons, has a team-based approach to providing every single patient with the highest level of oral surgical care to achieve optimum results. More organizational information can be found at michiganoralsurgeons.com 

If the following is a match for you, we'd like to talk!

-You're interested in joining a world-class team as a Surgery Assistant

-You'd like a Full-Time position (Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm) with benefits 

-You have a High School diploma, or equivalent, and have satisfactorly completed an approved Radiography course  

-You're interested in working primarily in Ann Arbor, yet are available to work in the Dexter, Adrian and Plymouth locations if needed

DUTIES

The Surgery Assistant will be responsible for providing the Surgeon with consistent quality clinical assistance, preparing and maintaining the clinical facility and complying with all regulatory compliance protocol. 

Direct Patient Care Responsibilities Include:

Obtain vital signs                               

Provide pre-operatory instructions

Obtain radiographs

Obtain impressions, pour models

Draw appropriate medications

Assist Doctor with surgical procedures

Review post-operative instructions with the patient

Address patient's general questions

Discharge patient

Conduct patient post-operative telephone inquiry

Complete suture removal or dressing changes

Comply with regulatory compliance protocols

Indirect Patient Care Responsibilities Include:

Sterilize instruments

Rotate and replenish operatory supplies

Maintain autoclave, processor, and suction reservoir

Maintain patient rooms and hallway

Maintain an adequate stock of medical, surgical and dental supplies;      record receipt of such items

Telephone prescription medication orders to pharmacy

Maintain and monitor emergency preparedness

Participate in clinical education as needed

Provide front office support, as needed

Maintain confidentiality of information pertaining to patient, doctors employees, and visitors

Miscellaneous, as detected or as directed

QUALIFICATIONS

High School Diploma or equivalent. 

Satisfactory Completion of approved Radiography Course

Successful completion and certification with DAANCE within 24 months

Current CPR certification or willingness to complete

Ability to make critical decisions

Ability to participate in prolonged walking, standing, stooping and reaching

Current Openings for Oral Surgery Assistant Jobs at Karen Andrews Group