Surgical Assistant II
About The Position
We are looking for an Experienced Oral Surgery Assistant that will provide chairside support to our surgeons in maintaining preoperative and postoperative care, assisting with anesthesia monitoring and ensuring patients comfort in a well-organized environment. The ideal candidate understands the importance of teamwork, can deliver outstanding patient care even in a stressful environment, strong organizational and communication skills, and is efficient with time management when working independently. We would prefer applicants with experience, however willing to train the right candidate for this position.
Requirements
- 5+ years previous clinical surgical assistant experience required
- California Dental X-ray License
- Basic life support (BLS) certification required
- Maintaining Certifications BLS, OMSA, ACLS, PALS
- Reliable Professional
- Great organizational and time management skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- The ability to provide excellent patient care, even under stressful circumstances
- Consistent professionalism in appearance and attitude
Nice To Haves
- 3+ years previous people management experience preferred
Responsibilities
- Assisting Surgeon's in IV sedation, Nitrous and/or Local surgeries
- Ability to Prepare and Sanitize ORs
- Prepping patients in OR for Doctor
- Criticare monitors (placing monitors recording vitals)
- Recovery room-Recovering patients' post-surgery, provide discharge instructions
- Post op appointments
- Reviewing/ Entering Health History
- Ordering surgical supplies
- Joint Commission
- Maintaining Certifications BLS, OMSA, ACLS, PALS Non-Surgical
- Sterilization
- Restock supplies
- Understand all forms and handouts (procedure-based, consent forms, pre- and post-op, etc.).
- Aware of and in compliance with OSHA requirements
- Greet patients and make them feel comfortable
- Perform administrative tasks
- Perform patient consultations
- Provide discharge instructions
- Make follow up phone calls to patients
- Take X-Rays / scans (Panoramic, CT, IOS)
- Ability to enter EMR notes for various appointments and procedures
- Coordinate treatment plans with referring dentists
- May direct the work of and/or train other team members
Benefits
- $1000 sign-on
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
