Oral Surgery Assistant presso U.S. Oral Surgery Management

Description

The following position is for employment with:

Shenandoah Oral and Facial Surgery 

2031 Legacy Lane Rockingham, VA 22801

POSITION PURPOSE

Are you passionate about patient care and looking to make a difference in a surgical setting? Join our Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery team as a Surgical Technician, where you'll play a vital role assisting the surgeon during consultations and surgical procedures. You'll help create a seamless patient experience by providing exceptional pre-operative and post-operative care, supporting anesthesia and implant procedures and ensuring the highest standards of clinical excellence.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Surgical & Clinical Support

• Assist the doctor during oral and maxillofacial procedures, seat patients and record vitals.
• Maintain competency in anesthesia monitoring and surgical setup, ensuring all treatment plans and consent forms are accurately completed.
• Support implant and extraction procedures with precision and efficiency.

Patient Care

• Deliver clear, compassionate pre-op and post-op instructions.
• Coordinate medical clearances and maintain strong follow-up communication with patients.
• Promote patient comfort and confidence throughout the surgical experience.

Compliance & Safety

• Adhere to OSHA and office safety protocols, including radiation protection standards.
• Capture high-quality radiographs with correct exposure and anatomical positioning.

Documentation & Equipment Maintenance

• Maintain accurate electronic records and charts.
• Prepare and sterilize surgical instruments and equipment, ensuring readiness for each procedure.

Team Collaboration

• Build strong, respectful relationships with doctors, patients and team members.
• Handle challenges with professionalism, contributing to a supportive team culture.

Confidentiality & Professionalism

• Protect patient and practice confidentiality at all times.
• Uphold high ethical and professional standards in all interactions.

Adaptability

• Take initiative on special projects and adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• X-Ray Certification (Required)
• Basic CPR Certification (Required)
• Dental Assistant Certification (Preferred)
• Prior experience assisting in oral surgery or anesthesia procedures highly preferred
• Excellent communication, organizational and multitasking skills
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to patient safety

ABOUT US ORAL SURGERY MANAGEMENT

By joining US Oral Surgery Management (USOSM), you become part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organization made up of best-in-class Oral and Maxillofacial practices. Together, we have the POWER to achieve more, by creating a positive impact on the communities we serve and reinforcing our position as a top leader in the industry. We believe in the POWER of teamwork, where every member contributes to our collective success. Whether you're in clinical operations, administration, support services, etc., your role is crucial to achieving our shared mission: fueling innovation and clinical excellence, while driving worthwhile outcomes for our practices.

Our POWER Values form the foundation of our ability to deliver exceptional healthcare experiences and achieve sustainable growth.

Passion for Patient Care

Outstanding Results

Winning Attitude

Embracing Continuous Improvement

Respect for Self and Others

Please note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

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