Oral Surgery Assistant

at  Ascension

REQUIREMENTS

Licensure / Certification / Registration:

• 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 required.
• Dental Assistant credentialed from the Michigan Board of Dentistry obtained within 6 Months (180 days) of hire date or job transfer date required.
• BLS Provider preferred. American Heart Association OR American Red Cross accepted.

Education:

• 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.

Assist 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.