Oral Surgery Assistant, Oral Surgery
On-siteBethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States or Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, United States
Job Summary
Greet patients upon arrival, direct them to and from operatory rooms, and perform X-rays, Cone-Beam CT scans, and full intakes including height, weight, and blood pressure. Review and update medical histories, verify pharmacy information, and ensure operatories are properly set up and stocked. Assist with clinical procedures such as connecting monitors, removing IVs, and completing pre- and post-operative checklists. Administer sedation, monitor vital signs, provide post-operative instructions, and recognize and respond to basic and advanced dental and medical emergencies. Maintain supply and drug inventory, manage infection control, and ensure proper sterilization and waste management. Schedule follow-up appointments and assist with entering accurate procedure codes.
Required Qualifications
- High School degree or equivalent
- Current or within 60 days of hire BLS/CPR certification through the American Red Cross or American Heart Association
- Current or within 60 days of hire X-Ray certification
- Ability to sit, stand, and walk for extended periods of time (up to 8 hours at a time)
- Ability to use fingers for patient care, writing and handling patient charts
- Ability to routinely use upper extremities
- Ability to occasionally lift life items up to 25 pounds
- Ability to occasionally push a cart with supplies up to 30 pounds
- Ability to occasionally push a wheelchair with a patient weighing up to 325 pounds
- Ability to stoop, bend and reach above shoulder level regularly
- Hearing as it relates to normal conversation and taking blood pressure readings
- General vision, near vision, and peripheral vision
Desired Qualifications
- Graduates of an accredited American Dental Association program and/or coursework in dental instruments and procedures
- Three years' experience in oral surgery office/dental office
- Customer service experience
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