The Oral Surgery Assistant performs a variety of technical duties to assist OMFS surgeons in the examination and treatment of patients. Performs related duties involved in the care and maintenance of dental instruments, equipment and supplies.
Qualifications
Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days - American Heart Association (AHA); Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) - Dental Assisting National Board (DANB), Education: H.S. Diploma/GED (Required), Work Experience:
Responsibilities
Assist with Oral-Maxillofacial surgical procedures, performs radiographs and assists in the delivery and coordination of care in the diagnostic dental lab. Clean, sterilize and assemble instruments, supplies and equipment required for procedures. Assists with Oral-Maxillofacial surgical procedures. Including handling instruments properly, possessing knowledge and application of clean and sterile techniques, and anticipating the surgeonrsquo;s needs with proper equipment set up and passing of instruments. Take and record vital signs, recognizes variances from normal and take appropriate action by communicating to RN or provider. Set-up and assist with pre-op and post-op exams and suture removal. Performs proper cleaning and sterilization of instruments according to infection prevention standards. Prepare patient for x-ray or ICAT and perform digital imaging as ordered by provider or protocol. Documents accurately and completely.
About Us
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Discover the job, the career, the purpose you were meant for. The supportive and inclusive team where you can thrive. The place where growth meets balance – and opportunities meet flexibility. Find it all at Carle Health.
Based in Urbana, IL, Carle Health is a healthcare system with nearly 16,600 team members in its eight hospitals, physician groups and a variety of healthcare businesses. Carle BroMenn Medical Center, Carle Foundation Hospital, Carle Health Methodist Hospital, Carle Health Proctor Hospital, Carle Health Pekin Hospital, and Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center hold Magnet® designations, the nation’s highest honor for nursing care. The system includes Methodist College and Carle Illinois College of Medicine, the world’s first engineering-based medical school, and Health Alliance™. We offer opportunities in several communities throughout central Illinois with potential for growth and life-long careers at Carle Health.
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Compensation and Benefits
The compensation range for this position is $17.05per hour - $27.62per hour. This represents a good faith minimum and maximum range for the role at the time of posting by Carle Health. The actual compensation offered a candidate will be dependent on a variety of factors including, but not limited to, the candidate’s experience, qualifications, location, training, licenses, shifts worked and compensation model. Carle Health offers a comprehensive benefits package for team members and providers. To learn more visit careers.carlehealth.org/benefits.