Surgical Assistant

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for assisting the doctor in clinical treatment of patients.

Specific Duties

• Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable
• Prepare operating rooms for surgical procedures
• Monitor patients arrival time
• Greet patients
• Escort patients to treatment room
• Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol
• Do not leave your patient unattended in the chair
• Anticipate and assist doctor's needs at all times
• Monitor the patient's vital signs during the surgery
• Perform clinical procedures and expanded functions as directed by the doctor
• Ensure all patients' questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
• Give patient instruction and demonstrate, when necessary
• Monitor patient flow
• Escort patients from the treatment room to recovery or the car as needed

Treatment Room Management and Sterilization

• Check to ensure that dental units are ready, stocked, and cleaned at all times
• Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
• Sterilize all instruments and handpieces according to OSHA regulations
• Organize trays, instruments, and treatment room drawers at all times
• Send out all laboratory cases, promptly
• Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol

Records Management

• See that records are stored securely and handled in compliance with legal requirements, including HIPAA privacy and security regulations if applicable
• Accurately file patient information according to office protocol
• Update electronic health records

Inventory Management

• Help in other areas of the office when necessary (other assistants, surgical supplies etc.)
• Be an active participant in staff meetings
• Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office in a respectable manner

**Other duties may be assigned to the above list at anytime to help with the function of the office.

Personnel Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate of Surgical Tech program or dental assisting experience preferred but not required
• Compliance with state dental practice requirements (i.e., X-ray requirements, OSHA training)
• Excellent computer skills and experience with EMR (electronic medical records).
• Medical terminology a plus
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills
• Professional demeanor
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful work environment

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

Salary : $17 - $18