Oral Surgical Assistant
Cosmetic and Maxillofacial Surgery Surgical Assistant Job Description
We are looking for a dedicated, friendly, empathetic, adaptable and caring individual to join our new practice team as a Cosmetic and Maxillofacial Surgery Assistant. You will be given great support to accomplish the goals, be professionally rewarded and become an essential part of this great practice team as it develops.
Role and Responsibilities
The Surgical Assistant will help the surgeon during surgery by performing duties such as tissue retraction, intravenous lines, and completing documentation.
- Performs preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care
- Verifies the identity of patients and operative sites
- Discusses with surgeon the nature and the surgical procedure including operative consent and methods of operative exposure
- Diagnostic and laboratory date, patient-advanced directives and other needs
- Monitors and maintains aseptic technique throughout procedures
- Maintains an unobstructed operative field using surgical retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment
- Determines availability of necessary equipment and supplies for operative procedures
- Obtains and inspects sterile and non-sterile surgical equipment, supplies, and instruments
- Perform, follow and comply with Sterilization, OSHA & HIPAA standards and protocols
- Able to lift 25+ pounds and stand for long periods of time
- Monitors patient intraoperative status
- Obtaining radiographs and CBCT
- Complete patient narratives and record patients' medical histories (EMR)
- This is a full time position Monday through Friday with occasional Saturday seasonally
- (We start at 7:15 am)
Qualifications and Education Requirements
- At Least one year of related experience preferred
- DANNCE certification preferred
- Licensed Dental Assistant preferred
- Nitrous Oxide monitoring
- BLS certification required or the ability to complete within 1 month of hire
- Radiology certification preferred
Preferred Skills
- Fluent in English and Spanish
- Professional, friendly attitude with everyone
- Basic computer knowledge
- Ability to work well in a team or independently
- Good Judgment and critical thinking skills
- Passion for keeping people safe
- Strong attention to detail, vigilance, and meticulous care on the job
- Excellent manual dexterity
- Superior listening skills with the ability to quickly comprehend instructions in emergency situations'
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Work Remotely
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Work Remotely
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Language:
Ability to Commute:
- Memphis, TN 38119 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Memphis, TN 38119: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
