Oral Surgery Assistant Trainee
78179BR
Plastic Surgery
Status
Full-Time
Standard Hours per Week
40
Job Category
Clinical
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Office/Site Location
Boston
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
Job Posting Description
At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
- Greets and directs patients, provides routine information on procedures, and escorts patients to and from the service area.
- Assists patients in scheduling required follow-up appointments.
- Prepares room and instruments for the scheduled procedure.
- Ensures instruments and materials are in place and prepared for use.
- Takes, checks, and properly saves and files diagnostic radiographs and patient photos.
- Takes dental impressions and produces study models.
- Pours and trims hand and foot models.
- Provides technical assistance during oral and plastic surgery procedures under local anesthesia, nitrous oxide, and/or IV sedation.
- Assists surgeon as instructed by displaying radiographic images and passing instruments and materials.
- Monitors and records patient vital signs such as temperature, pulse, and blood pressure.
- Provides patients/parents with written instructions for post-operative care and proper follow-up.
- Cleans, sterilizes, and maintains surgical instruments and equipment.
- Ensures operatory and exam rooms are cleaned and instruments are sterilized prior to patient examinations/procedures.
The Oral Surgery Assistant must have have the following:
- High School/GED
- Basic CPR Certification.
- Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) by the Dental Assistant National Board (DANB). If not already obtained, obtain Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) through the Dental Assistant National Board (DANB) within the first 18 months of employment.
Boston Children’s Hospital offers competitive compensation and unmatched benefits including flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Boston Children’s Hospital requires all employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 and Flu, (unless you are eligible for a medical or religious exemption).
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.
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