SURGICAL ASSISTANT

This multi physician Oral Surgery Practice is seeking a Surgical/Dental Assistant to work in our Oral Surgery clinics. We are seeking someone special who has the heart for giving excellent and safe patient care, and wants to support a healthy team environment by working collaboratively with others within the department. Assists surgeons during patient treatment exams and procedures. Maintains sterile field and instrumentation for all surgical procedures. Anticipates physician, surgical team, and patient needs throughout procedure and adapts to changes quickly & effectively, including emergency responses. Utilizes universal precautions appropriately. Endures appropriate safety measures taken for the patient, including but not limited to: accurate sponge, sharps, and instrument counts, handling of specimens, proper use/handling of implants; use of electrocautery; use of lasers, verification, labeling and handling of medications/ irrigation fluids and reports time and appropriate dosages/amounts of administration to circulator, proper and safe use of all electrical devices and equipment; appropriate positioning of patient, safe moving and transporting of patients, and safe and appropriate use of surgical instruments and equipment, etc. Set up and breakdown operatory rooms Works collaboratively with co-workers Take X-rays and impressions Provides Prepare medications and IV for sedation/anesthesia as instructed by the oral surgeon. Provides additional supportive patient care as directed by others Adheres reliably to all accepted patient safety standards. Makes value-added resource decisions for patient care with respect to supplies, equipment and acuity of care. Locates, operates and maintains equipment per procedures. Provides a safe, clean and well-stocked department. Delivers equipment safely and in an organized fashion to Sterile Processing for decontamination and sterile processing. Completes thorough documentation in EHR. Assistance with any needed functions within the department. This includes, but is not limited to: Housekeeping Functions, Assisting in Sterilization Department, Room Stocking, and floating to other departments.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off

Language:

Spanish (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person