Oral Surgery Assistant - Oral Maxillofacial Department
Ascension
- Austin, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Department: Oral Surgery
- Schedule: 8-hour Rotating/Day shift; Monday thru Friday
- Hospital: Midtown Medical - 901 W. 38th St.
- Location: Austin, TX (Travel)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.ResponsibilitiesAssist the oral surgeon during medical procedures.
- Assist in preparation and set-up of for surgical procedures in the office and hospital operating rooms.
- Monitor patients and assists with general anesthesia and IV sedation procedures in hospital and outpatient office settings.
- Discuss post-operative instructions for care and management with the patient. Relay post-operative complications/questions to surgeon.
- Maintain surgical equipment.
- One or more of the following required:
- Dental Anest Asst Natl Cert credentialed from the American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
- Dental Assistant obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date.
- BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted.
- High School diploma equivalency or 1 year of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Note: Required professional licensure/certification can be used in lieu of education or experience, if applicable.