Surgical Assistant III

Surgical Responsibilities

• Proper instrument cleaning in accordance with infection control and biohazard protocols.
• Autoclave operation and function.
• Identification of instruments used in the clinic.
• Surgical tray set-up.
• Room set up/break down for IV anesthesia and surgery.
• Drug protocols (including logbook, inventory, preparation, etc).
• Seat patient and perform pre-op set-up.
• Review charts.
• Nitrous oxide set-up.
• Properly position restraints.
• Support airway for sedated patients.
• Demonstrate patient calming techniques.
• Ability to circulate and retrieve instruments.
• Monitor patients post anesthesia.
• Assess if a patient needs to see a doctor.
• Possess strong working knowledge of medications used in the clinic for IV sedations.
• Understand emergency procedures and operation of emergency equipment.
• Perform daily, weekly, and quarterly preventative maintenance on instruments, equipment, headpieces.
• Provide excellent patient care.

Non-Surgical Responsibilities

• Restock supplies, forms/handouts, and rooms.
• Take vital signs.
• Understand 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.
• 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.
• Enter EMR notes for various appointments and procedures.
• Ability to enter EMR notes for various appointments and procedures.
• Coordinate treatment plans with referring dentists.
• Knowledge of “e-prescribe” and Rx used in the clinical setting.
• Ability to make dental impressions.
• May direct the work of and/or train other team members.

Experience/Education/Certification Requirements

• 5+ years previous clinical surgical assistant experience required.
• Must have CA Infectious control Certificate.
• Training / education from surgical assistant program required.
• Basic life support (BLS) certification required.
• IART certification(s) required.
• OMSA or DAANCE certification required.
• IV administration certification required.
• CBCT and intraoral scanning training.
• 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

Benefits

• 401(k) Matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Referral Program

Special Requirements

• Working in the office is an essential part of the job function.
• Must be able to stand up to 80% of the time at minimum.
• Physical requirements include driving, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time.