DENTAL ASSISTANT - ORAL SURGERY - Carle Health : Job Details

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Dental Assistant - Oral Surgery

Department: Oral Surgery - Fields

Usual Schedule: M-F 8 hour days

Regions: Carle Foundation

On Call Requirements: no

Job Category: Patient Care

Work Location: Outpatient Svcs at The Fields

Employment Type:Full - Time

Nursing Specialty:

Job Post ID: 46163

Secondary Job Category:

Experience Requirements: None

Weekend Requirements: no

Education Requirements: HS Diploma/GED

Shift: Day

Location: Champaign, IL

Holiday Requirements: no

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Job Description

JOB SUMMARY:

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.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

High School Diploma/Equivalent

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS

Basic Life Support (BLS). Graduate of a certified dental assistant program and/or two (2) years of on the job training in a general/specialty dental practice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* 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 surgeon'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.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. We are committed to creating a diverse and welcoming workplace that includes partners with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We believe that enables us to better meet our mission and values while serving customers throughout our communities. People of color, women, LGBTQIA+, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal state and local ordinances. Carle Health participates in E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization. | For more information: [email protected]. Positions are not available for remote work in the state of Colorado.

Effective September 20, 2021, the COVID 19 vaccine is required for all new Carle Health team members. Requests for Medical or Religious exemption will be permitted.

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