<p>We are excited to announce an exciting opportunity to be part of a well established busy and culturally minded Oral Surgery practice in the Albany area This position directly supports our Oral Surgeons in providing exceptional patient care before during and after oral surgery procedures Position Details Location Reilly & Gelder OMS Address Rotation between AlbanyClifton ParkEast Greenbush office locations Full time Monday through Friday Salary 18 to 24hr Ideal candidates would have at least 1 year of relevant experience We value our employees and want to remain competitive in a demanding industry The following are some benefits we offer to our full time Oral Surgery Assistants Health Benefits401KContinuing EducationVacation sick days and paid holidays Essential Duties & Responsibilities Include but is not limited to Seating and checking in Interacts effectively with patient meets and greets patient escorts patient to operatory seats and prepares patient for appointment provides bib water etc and prepares instrumentation needed by the dentist Reviews and confirms medical history and current medications with patient communicates changes and other relevant health information to doctor; ensures relevant records and X rays are called up on the computer or otherwise present for review and use by the doctor; performs triage for the doctor based on patient input; assists doctor with charting at doctor direction Prepares for next day scheduled patient casesAssists dentist in practicing two or four handed dentistry based on dentist preference including delivering and retrieving instruments from the dentist providing suction and retraction as instructed; also takes needed x rays keeps doctor informed as to appointment timing and provides other assistance as required by the doctor during the appointmentPrepares maintains and breaks down operatory according to protocol before during and after patient visit including but not limited to proper stocking of room with required instruments and supplies cleaning and maintaining operatory equipment proper sterilization of instruments and cleaning room thoroughly between patients; contributes to the overall housekeeping and maintenance of the officeAt conclusion of visit instructs patient regarding aftercare facilitates referrals as needed and escorts patient to front desk for future appointments and payment; makes appropriate follow up calls to patient at the direction of the doctor</p>