Oral Surgery Assistant Job at Truman Medical Centers, Kansas City, MO

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  • Truman Medical Centers
  • Kansas City, MO

Job Description

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Oral Surgery Assistant

101 Truman Medical Center

Job Location

University Health 1 (UH1)

Kansas City, Missouri

Department

UH Clinic Oral Surgery UHTMC

Position Type

Full time

Work Schedule

8:00AM - 4:30PM

Hours Per Week

40

Job Description

Prepare patients and equipment for oral surgery procedures. Assist in patient care documentation and vital signs. Takes x-rays and prepares various materials. Documents charges, sets up exam room, arranges instruments for procedures, and dismisses patients. Assist with intravenous sedation procedures.

Minimum Requirements

  • High school diploma or the equivalent.

  • Graduation certificate from a Dental Assistant training program or completion of the basic skills exam.

  • Other clinical education in combination with demonstrated oral surgery assistant competencies and work experience can be considered in replacement of the Dental Assistant and/or successful completion of the basic skills exam requirement. 6-months experience with oral surgery or an Active CDA (Certified Dental Assistant)

  • Certification upon hire (not required to be maintained after 6-months accumulated experience with oral surgery)

  • If position is responsible for radiologic functions, employee must have received the radiology certification or training in their Dental Assistant training program or receive training validated through radiology competency checklist.

  • Minimum computer knowledge.

  • Good verbal communication skills. Experience in handling all ages of patients.

  • Must have the ability to assist patients weighing over 100 lbs.

  • Maintain BCLS certification for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

One to two years experience in chair side dentistry. Experience with oral surgery, endodontic, periodontic, geriatric, and pediatric specialties. Front desk and basic insurance knowledge.

Working at University Health is about making a difference. It's providing the best care to every patient every day.

University Health (UH), is committed to being a leader in providing a culturally inclusive workplace for our employees. UH is an equal opportunity employer. We value and celebrate our differences. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless, but not limited to race, ethnicity, religion, beliefs, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, language, age, citizenship, genetic information, marital status, socioeconomic status, literacy, disability, mobility, abilities, veteran status and any other category protected by applicable law.

Job Tags

Full time, Work experience placement,

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