Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for maintaining a neat, organized, and well-documented sterilization department.

SPECIFIC DUTIES

Sterilization Management:

Clean, package, sterilize, and store instruments according to sterile technique
Maintain accurate logs on the surgical instruments/autoclaves/hand pieces/and daily test strips
Maintain monthly spore test on autoclave cleanings initial each entry with date and time.
Maintain log of fire extinguisher checks throughout the office
Clean and maintain in working order surgical hand pieces and maintain accurate repair logs on the surgical hand pieces.
Keep oral surgery units ready, stocked and clean
Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
Sterilize all instruments and hand pieces according to OSHA regulations
Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized
Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display

Office Participation:

Help in other areas of the office when necessary (i.e., answering phones, unpacking supplies, completing insurance forms, moving former patient records, etc.)
Be an active participant in team meetings
Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office

Interpersonal:

Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, doctors, other staff members and community
Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients and staff

PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

Education : High School Diploma or equivalent

Work Location: In person (Marion, Ohio)

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $15.00 – $28.00 per hour (wages depend on experience, certifications, and other training)

Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
On-the-job training
Opportunities for advancement
Paid time off
Paid training
Professional development assistance
Profit sharing
Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No nights
No weekends

Must be able to reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work .

Preferred Experience:

Dental Assisting

Surgery Assisting

X-Ray