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- 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 the following:
- Up to one year of basic technical education or at least one year of on the job training
- HS diploma required
- 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 6 months of employment.
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.