Job Description

Our organization operates several multi-disciplinary ambulatory care centers throughout New York City that were created to serve our Union members and their families. We offer Primary Care, Dental, Radiological, Vision, Mental Health, and other Specialist services at our facilities at no charge to our Union members, removing the financial roadblock that many people face when trying to obtain quality medical care. We are looking for a highly reliable Oral Surgery Assistant for our Midtown Dental Center (based out of Manhattan) to help in our mission of providing top notch dental services to our Union members.


DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Prepares operatory room, instruments and additional supplies for the surgical procedure.
2. Greets and escorts patient into operatory room and prepares them for the Oral Surgeon/Periodontist by explaining to the patient the procedure and addressing any concerns.
3. Assists the Oral Surgeon/Periodontist during the surgery by anticipating their needs and providing the necessary instruments/supplies, suctioning, irrigating and charting patient, as directed by the Oral Surgeon/Periodontist.
4. Monitors vital signs and anesthesiology levels for the patient's well-being during the procedure.
5. Provides post-operative explanations and education to the patient, as instructed.
6. Escorts patient to the reception area when the procedure is completed; provides assistance when needed. May arrange for follow-up visit for the patient, if necessary.
7. Cleans patient area of operatory room, removing instruments and supplies and ensuring that the room is ready for the next patient.
8. Discards disposable supplies and instruments and performs autoclave testing.
9. Mounts and takes X-rays when needed. Takes and formats Cone Beam CTs.
10. Takes notes and documents process for the Oral Surgeon/Periodontist as needed.
11. Tracks supply inventory and orders additional materials, as necessary.
12. Contributes to team effort.
13. Provides excellent customer service.
14. Performs other duties, as assigned.

1. High School diploma or GED.
2. Completion of Dental Assistant program.
3. Minimum 2 years prior dental office experience assisting in oral surgeries, bone grafting and implants.

1. Knowledge of various surgical procedures, such as Extractions, Frenectonomy, Tori Removal, Cyst Removal, Aveoloplasty, Incision and Drainage, Tumor Removal, Placement of Dental Implants, Guided Tissue Regeneration, bone grafting at time of extractions - socket preservation, bone grafting to repair a defect around existing implant, bone grafting in conjunction with removal of a failing implant, bone grafting for ridge augmentation.
2. Ability to work well under pressure while handling multiple tasks.
3. Exceptional listening and communication skills.
4. Detail oriented.
5. Highly organized.
6. Displays/maintains professional behavior at all times.

• Medical, Dental, and Vision health benefits at no cost to all benefits-eligible employees and their eligible dependents
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Personal, Sick days, and 12 paid Holidays)
• 401(k) Plan
• Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Member's Health Assistance Program
• Pre-Paid Legal Services

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