Support oral surgeons before, during, and after dental procedures, including surgical tray set-up and patient monitoring. Handle non-surgical duties such as scheduling, patient consultations, and maintaining EMR notes.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma, CPR/BLS certification, and specific surgical assistant and X-ray licenses for DC and MD. Candidates must be able to travel frequently to DC and meet physical requirements for standing and lifting.
high schoolprofessional certificateTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPatient MonitoringPatient CareEMR DocumentationOSHA ComplianceInfection ControlAutoclave OperationX-Ray ImagingSurgical Tray Set-upNitrous Oxide Set-upIV Anesthesia Support
Job description
Job Title
Surgical
Assistant
II
Job
Location:
Maryland
Oral
Surgery
Associates,
Rockville,
MD
Job
Type:
Fulltime
Summary: Your new career awaits you...
We are looking for a diligent oral surgery assistant to support our oral surgeon before, during, and after each dental procedure. To be successful as an oral surgery assistant, you should be highly organized and attentive to patients' needs. An outstanding oral surgery assistant should have an excellent understanding of oral surgery procedures and exceptional hand-eye coordination. Surgical Responsibilities:
Proper instrument cleaning in accordance with infection control and biohazard protocols.
Autoclave operation and function.
Surgical tray set-up.
Identification of instruments used in the clinic.
Room set up/break down for IV anesthesia and surgery.
Seat patient and perform pre-op set-up.
Review charts.
Nitrous oxide set-up.
Proper positioning of restraints.
Support airway for sedated patients.
Demonstrate patient calming techniques.
Ability to circulate and retrieve instruments.
Monitor patients post anesthesia.
Assess if patients need to see a doctor.
Understand emergency procedures and operation of emergency equipment.
Perform daily, weekly, and quarterly preventative maintenance on instruments, equipment, and headpieces.
Provide excellent patient care.
Non-Surgical Responsibilities
Familiar with all forms and handouts (procedure-based, consent forms, etc.).
Aware of and in compliance with OSHA requirements (e.g. personal protection)
Greet patients and make them feel comfortable.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Matching
Referral Program
Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, filing, and charting.
Perform patient consultations.
Provide discharge instructions.
Make follow up phone calls to patients.
Take X-Rays / scans.
X-Ray License required.
Enter EMR notes for various appointments and procedures.
Properly closing and opening the office each day (Tanks, Suction, Xray)
Back-up co-workers as needed.
Required Qualifications
Must be able to travel to DC frequently
High school diploma or equivalent required.
Certification/ License as a Surgical Assistant in DC.
Current CPR/BLS certification required.
Dental X-ray license (Pano, PA, CBCT) in DC and MD is required.
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.
Schedule
Monday –
Friday, 8 hour shift 7:30am - 4:30pm
Benefits
401(k) Matching
Dental Insurance
Health Insurance
Life Insurance
Vision Insurance
Referral Program
Special Requirements
Working on-site is essential to the function of this position.
Must be able to stand up to 80% of the time at minimum.
Physical requirements include sitting, stooping, turning, standing, bending, walking, hearing, reading, writing, and keyboarding, may lift up to 25 lbs.
This is not an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. Management may require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
Beacon Oral Specialists Management, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
