Surgical Technician/ Registered Dental Assistant

U.S. Oral Surgery Management•Murray, KY

About The Position

The Surgical Technician assists the doctor during consultations and surgeries, supports patient satisfaction, and contributes to office efficiency. The role provides pre-operative and post-operative patient care and helps maintain high standards of care. The employee must be willing to work at both the Murray, Kentucky and Union City, Tennessee locations. Responsibilities include assisting during surgeries, seating patients, taking vital signs, monitoring anesthesia, completing consent forms and treatment plans, providing patient instructions, obtaining medical clearances, following safety and regulatory requirements, producing radiographic images, maintaining accurate records, preparing and maintaining clinical equipment and instruments, and fostering constructive relationships with patients, doctors, and team members. The position also requires maintaining confidentiality, supporting a positive patient experience, and adapting to additional duties and changing work schedules as needed. Employment is with Michael L. Bobo, DDS, MD. The job description notes that duties and responsibilities may change and that reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

Follow OSHA safety guidelines, office safety procedures, and office policies.
Maintain positive rapport with patients and team members through strong interpersonal skills.
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 made, asking relevant questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
Basic CPR certification is required.
Tennessee Dental Assistant License is required; must be willing to obtain it.
Radiology and Nitrous Monitoring certifications are required; must be willing to obtain them.
Hepatitis B vaccination and titer.
TB vaccination and titer.

Nice To Haves

Previous dental experience is preferred but not required.
Oral and Maxillofacial Assisting/Dental Assistant Certification preferred.
DAANCE Certification preferred.

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 clear pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients.
Obtain necessary medical clearances and maintain high patient-care standards.
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 according to established standards.
Prepare and maintain clinical equipment and instruments in good working condition for each procedure.
Maintain positive, cooperative relationships with patients, doctors, and team members; approach conflicts constructively and participate in resolving problems.
Maintain confidentiality of patient, clinic, and hospital information, discussing sensitive information only with appropriate personnel in private settings.
Promote patient comfort and satisfaction throughout each visit.
Accept special projects and additional responsibilities as needed and adapt to changing duties and schedules.
Work at both the Murray, Kentucky and Union City, Tennessee locations.