Dental Surgical Technician

U.S. Oral Surgery Management•Orlando, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Dental Surgical Technician assists the surgeon during consultations and surgeries, supports patient satisfaction, and contributes to office efficiency. The role provides pre-operative and post-operative care and helps maintain high standards of patient care. Duties include assisting during surgeries, seating patients, taking vitals, monitoring anesthesia, completing consent forms and treatment plans, providing patient instructions, obtaining medical clearances, following safety and regulatory guidelines, producing radiographic images, maintaining clinical equipment and instruments, documenting patient records, and fostering cooperative relationships with patients, doctors, and team members. The technician maintains confidentiality, supports a comfortable patient experience, and takes on special projects or additional responsibilities as needed. Duties and responsibilities may change, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Basic CPR certification is required.
Follow safety guidelines and procedures according to OSHA and office standards.
Adhere to office policies.
Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills and maintain positive rapport with patients and team members.
Communicate verbally with patients and staff clearly and professionally.
Work efficiently with attention to detail.
Adapt to changing job duties and work schedules as needed.
Demonstrate active listening, including engaging in conversations, understanding points being made, asking relevant questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
Hepatitis B vaccination and titer.
TB vaccination and titer.

Nice To Haves

Oral and Maxillofacial Assisting or Dental Assistant certification.

Responsibilities

Assist the doctor during surgeries, seat patients, and take vital signs.
Maintain competency in anesthesia monitoring and ensure consent forms and treatment plans are accurately completed.
Provide pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients and obtain necessary medical clearances.
Follow OSHA and regulatory guidelines, including radiation protection, and produce radiographic images using proper exposure techniques and anatomical positioning.
Document and maintain accurate records and charting in accordance with established standards.
Prepare and maintain clinical equipment and instruments in good working condition for each procedure.
Maintain cooperative relationships with patients, doctors, and team members; address conflicts constructively and participate in resolving problems.
Keep patient, clinic, and hospital information confidential, discussing sensitive information only with appropriate personnel in private settings.
Support an excellent patient experience by ensuring patient comfort and satisfaction.
Accept special projects and additional responsibilities as needed, adapting to a dynamic work environment.