Oral Surgery Assistant

The Pogue Center; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

US Oral Surgery Management (USOSM) in Scottsdale, AZ is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the surgeon during consultations and procedures, help seat patients, and monitor vitals, with focus on pre- and post-operative care.

You will ensure OSHA safety, maintain radiographic standards, document records, and keep equipment ready, while delivering excellent patient experiences and collaborating with doctors and staff.

Qualifications

• At least one year of oral surgery assistance required.
• Basic CPR certification required.
• Oral and Maxillofacial Assisting/Dental Assistant certification preferred.
• Hepatitis B vaccination and titers completed.
• TB vaccination and titers completed.
• Adherence to safety guidelines and OSHA standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the doctor during surgeries, seat patients, and take vitals.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients.
• Adhere to safety and radiation protection guidelines.
• Document and maintain accurate records per standards.
• Prepare and maintain clinical equipment and instruments.
• Foster positive rapport with patients and team members.
• Maintain patient confidentiality and professionalism.
• Support in a dynamic clinical environment.

Skills

Safety adherence

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Active listening

Oral surgery assistance

Education

Oral & Maxillofacial Assisting Certification

CPR Certification

Job description

The following position is for employment with:The Pouge Center8535 East Hartford Dr, Suite 100 Scottsdale, AZ 85255POSITION PURPOSEAre you passionate about patient care and looking to make a difference in a surgical setting? Join our team as a Surgical Technician, where you'll assist the surgeon during consultations and surgeries, enhance patient satisfaction, and boost office efficiency. In this role, you'll provide outstanding pre-operative and post-operative care, ensuring the highest standards for our patients.PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIESSurgical Support: Assist the doctor during surgeries, seat patients, and take vitals. Maintain competency in anesthesia monitoring, and ensure all consent forms and treatment plans are accurately completed.Patient Care Expert: Provide clear and concise pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients. Obtain necessary medical clearances and maintain excellent patient care standards.Compliance and Safety Adherence: Adhere to OSHA and regulatory guidelines, ensuring radiation protection for all patients and producing radiographic images with proper exposure techniques and anatomical positioning.Record Keeping and Documentation: Document and maintain accurate records/charting in compliance with established standards.Equipment and Instrument Maintenance: Prepare and maintain clinical equipment and instruments, ensuring they are in good working condition for each procedure.Interpersonal Relations: Maintain good rapport and cooperative relationships with patients, doctors, and team members. Approach conflicts constructively, identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.Confidentiality and Professionalism: Maintain the confidentiality of patient, clinic, and hospital information, discussing sensitive information only among appropriate personnel in private settings.Patient Experience Enhancement: Provide an excellent patient experience, ensuring their comfort and satisfaction throughout their visit.Adaptability and Flexibility: Accept special projects and additional responsibilities as needed, demonstrating flexibility in a dynamic work environment.WORK ENVIRONMENTThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Employees may be required to climb or balance (up to 3 feet) in order to obtain information and supplies necessary to complete their job duties. Occasional stooping, kneeling and crouching may be required.Extensive standing and walking. Assist in lifting and mobilization of patients.Additionally, occasional lifting and carrying boxes, supplies up to 25 pounds may be required. Furthermore, close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less) is required.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Work constantly with other employees, patients and doctors. Work inside (air-controlled environment).Attend to different tasks simultaneously.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSSafety Adherent: Follow strict safety guidelines and procedures according to OSHA and office standards.Policy Follower: Adhere to all office policies diligently.Interpersonal Dynamo: Maintain a positive rapport with patients and team members through excellent interpersonal skills.Clear Communicator: Effectively communicate verbally with patients and staff in a clear and professional manner.Detail-Oriented: Work efficiently with a keen eye for detail.Flexible Worker: Adapt to changing job duties and work schedules as needed.Active Listener: Demonstrate active listening by fully engaging in conversations, understanding points being made, asking relevant questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.Experienced Professional: At least one year of oral surgery assistance required.Certifications and Safety Requirements:Basic CPR Certification requiredOral and Maxillofacial Assisting/Dental Assistant Certification preferredHepatitis B Vaccination & TiterTB Vaccination & TiterABOUT US ORAL SURGERY MANAGEMENTBy joining US Oral Surgery Management (USOSM), you become part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organization made up of best-in-class Oral and Maxillofacial practices. Together, we have the POWER to achieve more, by creating a positive impact on the communities we serve and reinforcing our position as a top leader in the industry. We believe in the POWER of teamwork, where every member contributes to our collective success. Whether you're in clinical operations, administration, support services, etc., your role is crucial to achieving our shared mission: fueling innovation and clinical excellence, while driving worthwhile outcomes for our practices.Our POWER Values form the foundation of our ability to deliver exceptional healthcare experiences and achieve sustainable growth.Passion for Patient CareOutstanding ResultsWinning AttitudeEmbracing Continuous ImprovementRespect for Self and OthersPlease note, this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.