Dental Oral Surgery Assistant

At Central Texas Oral Surgery, we are seeking a Full-Time Oral Surgery Assistant to be an integral part of our mission to provide exceptional patient care. We offer an exciting and supportive work environment with a wide range of benefits to support your well-being and professional growth.

As an Oral Surgery Assistant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth and efficient operations within our oral surgery practice.

Daily responsibilities include:
Surgical Support: You will assist with the oral surgeon during surgical procedures. This includes tasks like passing instruments, maintaining a sterile field, and anticipating the surgeon's needs.

Consultation Support: During patient consultations, you will assist by taking patient histories, recover sedated patients, and helping the surgeon in explaining treatment plans and procedures to the patient.

Assist with prosthetics: In some cases, oral surgery may involve the placement of prosthetic devices, such as dental implants. Your role will include preparing and passing necessary instruments and materials, ensuring the prosthetic is securely placed, and helping with any adjustments or impressions.

Prepare Operatories/Room Setup: Before each surgical procedure, you will be responsible for preparing the operatory or treatment room. This includes ensuring all necessary instruments, equipment, and supplies are ready with the room being clean and sterilized.

Take Pano/CT Scans: Operate and maintain the panoramic and cone-beam computed tomography (CT) scanning equipment.

Sterilize and Clean Instruments: You will be responsible for cleaning, sterilizing, and safely storing all surgical instruments, equipment, and materials.

Pre-operative and post-operative care: Explain pre-operative instructions (Fasting, medication, transportation) and post-operative care (wound care, pain management, dietary restrictions) to patients.

Maintain Patient Confidentiality: As an Oral Surgery Assistant, you must adhere to strict confidential guidelines, ensuring that all patient information, including medical records and discussions, remains private and secure.

Inventory Management: Will play a role in maintaining inventory levels by tracking supplies and equipment usage. May assist in ordering necessary items for daily operations.

Exceptional Benefits:

-Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, PTO, LTD, Accident, Critical Illness and FSA benefits available

-401(K) Retirement Plan

-$750 Monthly Insurance Premium credit: We understand the importance of insurance, and we are here to help you with $750 per month towards your insurance premiums for Medical, Dental or Vision. (For Full-time employees)
Supportive Team Environment:

-Collaborative Atmosphere: We foster a culture of teamwork, respect, and collaboration to ensure you feel supported and appreciated.

Qualifications:

-High School Diploma or equivalent

-Certification or experience as a surgical assistant preferred

-Strong Communication and interpersonal skills

-Attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Schedule:

-Monday to Thursday (8am - 4pm)

- Fridays (8am-noon)
Experience:

-Dental Assisting: 1 year experience (required)
License/Certifications:

-Certified Dental Assistant (Required)

-X-Ray Certification (Required)
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
Austin, TX 78705 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
Austin, TX 78705: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person