Clinical Intern

Specialty1 Partners•Cary, NC

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Our office, Triangle Implant Center - Cary in Cary, NC is seeking a Clinical Intern to join our busy specialty practice. We are looking for a talented Clinical Intern. This position is targeted for students pursuing dental, medical or anesthesia school in the future. You will gain knowledge and hours in this role that will be extremely beneficial for your school applications, as well as an opportunity for a strong letter of recommendation from our surgeon. Most of our intern candidates have moved on to pursue their medical, dental or anesthesia goals successfully.

Requirements

Be able to pay attention to detail.
Must be able to multitask and function effectively and quickly under high pressure.
Must have a strong sense of responsibility and always maintain a positive and professional rapport with your team and patients.
Can work quickly in a fast-paced environment.
Able to work comfortably in a surgical setting.
Knowledge of OSHA and CDC guidelines for infection control in a dental setting.
Detail-oriented and able to follow established protocols precisely.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Ability to work well in a team environment and communicate effectively with dental professionals and support staff.
Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and work schedules.

Nice To Haves

Students pursuing dental, medical or anesthesia school in the future.

Responsibilities

Verify procedures, consent forms, and all necessary paperwork
Maintain laundry and ensure fresh gowns are always available
Stock all anesthesia supplies in the operating rooms
Set-up surgical trays for full array of oral surgical procedures including extractions, implant delivery, jaw fractures, biopsies, etc.
Sterilization of instruments and trays
Prepare patients for surgeries with the placement of all monitors (BP cuff, EKG leads, pulse ox, cannula, etc.)
Manually support the airway and weight of patient’s head during surgeries while simultaneously monitoring vital signs
Chart patient's vital signs accurately always
Provide post-operative care to sedated patients & review post-operative instructions with patient escorts
Log medications administered by anesthesiologist
Scan patient charts into the EMR system
Clean and restock rooms after procedures
Work directly with the surgeons, anesthesiologist and DA II
Facilitate/coordinate other office responsibilities as needed.