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Oral Surgery Dental Assistant - Colorado Springs Colorado
Company: Pikes Peak Oral Surgery Location: Colorado Springs, Colorado
Posted On: 05/08/2024
Our team is searching for a fun, hardworking, compassionate, team player to help us grow the practice and continue to serve our community with all of their oral surgery needs. Our oral surgery practice is committed to providing exceptional care for our patients, along with staying up to date with new technologies. The role of the Oral Surgery Assistant is critical in providing exceptional patient care resulting in the best clinical outcomes and meeting the needs of our patients. Dental Assistants are highly encouraged to apply! We are currently looking for 2 full time team members M-F 7am-4pm. The current pay range for open positions is $18-25, and is based off of experience. Pay will be discussed during the final interview. Role and Responsibilities The Surgical Dental Assistant will help surgeons during surgery by performing duties such as tissue retraction, intravenous lines, and completing documentation. - Performs preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care.
- Verifies the identity of patients and operative sites.
- Discusses with surgeon the nature of the surgical procedure including operative consent and methods of operative exposure.
- Monitors and maintains aseptic technique throughout procedures.
- Maintains an unobstructed operative field using surgical retractors, sponges, and suctioning and irrigating equipment.
- Determines availability of necessary equipment and supplies for operative procedures.
- Obtains and inspects sterile and non-sterile surgical equipment, supplies and instruments.
- Operates sterilization devices.
- Monitors patient intraoperative status.
- Obtains dental radiographs and dental imaging.
- Completes patient clinical narratives.
- Other related duties as assigned. Education and Experience
- High School diploma or equivalent required.
- BLS certification required or the ability to complete within 1 month of hire.
- Radiology certification.
- At least one year of experience.
- DAANCE certification preferred.
- Phlebotomy certification preferred.
- Licensed dental assistant preferred. Skills and Abilities
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