About the position
Park Avenue Oral Surgery is a state-of-the-art Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery (OMS) practice located in Midtown East Manhattan. We are seeking a motivated Oral Surgery Assistant to join our team and contribute to the growth of our practice. The ideal candidate for this position is a self-starter, an excellent communicator, and a team player with superior customer service and organizational skills. Impeccable attendance and timeliness are also required, as this position is part-time and specifically requires availability on Thursdays. As an Oral Surgery Assistant, you will provide complete support to the surgeon throughout routine in-office surgical procedures, which include extractions, placement of dental implants, and removal of pathological lesions. You will participate in monitoring patients' vital statistics and assist with anesthesia/sedation, nitrous oxide, and intravenous fluids during surgery. Additionally, you will review pre-operative and post-operative instructions with patients, take impressions for surgical guides, and update practice management software with patient health history. Your responsibilities will also include acquiring diagnostic x-rays, preparing and breaking down the surgical tray and operatory, sterilizing instruments after surgery, and performing routine equipment maintenance. The role requires a friendly demeanor and the ability to maintain a positive attitude in high-pressure environments, as well as the ability to multitask, problem-solve, and prioritize tasks effectively.
Responsibilities
- Providing complete support to the surgeon throughout routine in-office surgical procedures, including extractions, placement of dental implants, and removal of pathological lesions.
- Participating in monitoring patient's vital statistics, assistance with anesthesia/sedation, nitrous-oxide, and intravenous fluids during surgery.
- Reviewing pre-op and post-op instructions with patients.
- Taking impressions for surgical guides.
- Reviewing patient health history and updating practice management software.
- Acquiring diagnostic x-rays.
- Preparing and breaking down the surgical tray and operatory.
- Sterilizing instruments after surgery.
- Performing routine equipment maintenance.
Requirements
- Dental assisting: 1 year (Required)
- IV sedation: 1 year (Required)
- CPR Certification (Required)
- Ability to take initiative and work independently.
- Superior organizational skills.
- Must be friendly and maintain a positive attitude in high-pressure environments.
- Must be a team player and work well with others.
- Ability to multitask, problem-solve, and prioritize tasks.
Nice-to-haves
- Oral Surgery: 1 year (Preferred)
- Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination (DAANCE) (Preferred)
- X-Ray Certification (Preferred)
Benefits
- Part-time schedule
- Competitive pay based on experience
