full-time 5 days ago
Oral Surgery Assistant
Oral Maxillofacial Surgical Specialists
8580 Scarborough Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
22 - 29/hr
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Job Description
OMSS, (Oral Maxillofacial Surgical Specialists), is seeking a Full-Time Oral Surgery Assistant to support surgeons and provide exceptional patient care in a fast-paced oral surgery practice.
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare treatment and operating rooms for procedures.
Ready patients for surgery and assist throughout procedures.
Support surgeons chairside, including:
Operatory setup and cleanup
Anesthesia support
Surgical assistance
Monitor patients during IV sedation, including vital signs and airway management.
Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control standards.
Manage inventory of supplies and medications.
Maintain procedure documentation and patient records.
Assist with dental implant procedures when needed.
Required Qualifications
CPR certification.
Minimum 2 years of dental assisting experience.
Ability to take high-quality digital X-rays and CT scans.
Knowledge of medical and dental terminology.
Strong interpersonal and patient-care skills.
Passion for delivering excellent patient experiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Oral surgery experience.
Operating room experience.
Dental implant experience and charting knowledge.
Familiarity with ICD/CPT codes.
Experience with OMS Vision or similar practice management software.
Top Skills:
Patient care and compassion.
Surgical assisting experience.
Sedation monitoring and safety awareness.
Infection control and sterilization protocols.
Technical imaging skills (digital X-rays and CT scans).
Teamwork and communication.
Organization and inventory management.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
An ideal candidate would have at least two years of dental assisting experience, be CPR certified, possess strong chairside and surgical assisting skills, understand oral surgery workflows, and be comfortable monitoring patients during IV sedation while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Experience:
dental assisting: 2 years (Required)
Oral Surgery: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
CPR Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Key Responsibilities:
Prepare treatment and operating rooms for procedures.
Ready patients for surgery and assist throughout procedures.
Support surgeons chairside, including:
Operatory setup and cleanup
Anesthesia support
Surgical assistance
Monitor patients during IV sedation, including vital signs and airway management.
Sterilize instruments and maintain infection control standards.
Manage inventory of supplies and medications.
Maintain procedure documentation and patient records.
Assist with dental implant procedures when needed.
Required Qualifications
CPR certification.
Minimum 2 years of dental assisting experience.
Ability to take high-quality digital X-rays and CT scans.
Knowledge of medical and dental terminology.
Strong interpersonal and patient-care skills.
Passion for delivering excellent patient experiences.
Preferred Qualifications
Oral surgery experience.
Operating room experience.
Dental implant experience and charting knowledge.
Familiarity with ICD/CPT codes.
Experience with OMS Vision or similar practice management software.
Top Skills:
Patient care and compassion.
Surgical assisting experience.
Sedation monitoring and safety awareness.
Infection control and sterilization protocols.
Technical imaging skills (digital X-rays and CT scans).
Teamwork and communication.
Organization and inventory management.
Ideal Candidate Profile:
An ideal candidate would have at least two years of dental assisting experience, be CPR certified, possess strong chairside and surgical assisting skills, understand oral surgery workflows, and be comfortable monitoring patients during IV sedation while maintaining a high standard of patient care.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $22.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
401(k)
Continuing education credits
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Retirement plan
Vision insurance
Experience:
dental assisting: 2 years (Required)
Oral Surgery: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
CPR Certification (Required)
Work Location: In person
Requirements
• BLS Certification
• CPR Certification
• OR experience
• Dental terminology
• ICD coding
• CPR Certification
• OR experience
• Dental terminology
• ICD coding
About Oral Maxillofacial Surgical Specialists
Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Specialists in Colorado Springs are committed to providing the highest standard of personalized care in a gentle and professional manner. Their board-certified surgeons, Dr. Thoman and Dr. Kofford, offer experience and expertise in surgical care.