Surgical Assistant

Specialty1 Partners•Fort Myers, FL

10d•$22 - $26

About The Position

Our office, Southwest Florida Oral Surgery - Fort Myers , is seeking a talented surgical assistant to join our busy specialty practice. This role also brings an exciting change of scenery — you’ll get to travel to our beautiful Cape Coral and Naples locations while expanding your professional network! We are looking for a talented and skilled Surgical Assistant to help us accomplish our mission to improve the lives of our patients by providing a world-class specialty experience for every patient. Here is what you need to know about the role, our team and why we could be the right next step in your career. Your Responsibilities You will ensure excellent patient service and lift administrative and basic dental tasks off the Dentist’s shoulders. You will be focused on ensuring that the patients' needs, concerns, and questions are answered. You will help keep the patient relaxed and comfortable during their visit, being the patients go to resource during their visit which includes the following:

Requirements

OMFS experience preferred
At least 1-2 years of experience as surgical assistant, specialty is preferred
Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
Understanding of health & safety regulations
Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks
Good computer skills
Excellent communication and people skills
A strong attention to detail
Well-organized and reliable
A high school diploma
A certificate from an accredited surgical assistant program (if required by law)
An active state radiology license (if required by law)

Responsibilities

Prepare the surgical area, instruments, and equipment before each procedure.
Assist the surgeon during procedures by anticipating the surgeon's needs and assisting as required.
Keep surgical areas and instruments clean and sterilized.
Monitor and record patient vitals and ensure patient comfort and safety.
Prepare and provide post-operative instructions and materials to patients.
Help maintain inventory and order supplies as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the surgeon or office manager.
As one of the essential members of our office, you will also help to facilitate/coordinate other office responsibilities as needed.