Oral Maxillofacial Surgical Assistant

Presbyterian is hiring an Oral Maxillofacial Surgical Assistant to provide direct patient care to an assigned group of patients in an Outpatient Clinic. Common responsibilities include preparing the patient for the visit, maintaining efficient patient flow, assisting the provider with treatments and procedures, medication administration, support for clerical functions to include scheduling, referrals, authorization and in-basket support with the EMR.

Responsibilities

Provides support for clerical functions to include scheduling, referrals, and prior authorizations; Performs activities to maintain a clean, stocked, safe, and well-organized patient care environment; Participates in a care team to meet patient care and clinic needs; Assists Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical staff with procedures and patients under local, nitrous oxide, deep sedation and general anesthesia; Performs extra- and intra-oral procedures under direct supervision of surgeon; Assists with airway maintenance during procedures; Places monitors, records data, and reports to surgeon; Documents anesthesia record; Takes impressions, bite registrations and fabricates models for pre-operative Orthognathic and trauma patients; Exposes and develops x-rays; Responds to patient calls related to test results, medication refills, and referral requests under the direction of the provider; Performs other duties as required

Requirements

One year of experience as oral surgery assistant; Current Radiology certification required; Current BLS certification required; High School Diploma or GED

Nice to have

Certified Oral and Maxillofacial Surgical Assistant (COMSA) by the Dental Assisting National Board (DANB) or current Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) certification

Benefits

Educational and career development options, including tuition and certification reimbursement; Scholarship opportunities; Staff safety wearable badge; Differentials for night/weekend shifts, higher education, certifications and lead roles (for eligible positions); Malpractice liability insurance; Loan forgiveness through the New Mexico Higher Education Department; EPIC electronic charting system; Wellness program including gyms, nutrition coaching, mindfulness and meditation resources, and wellness challenges