Oral Surgery Assistant

DAVID M DUGAN DDS MD PC; West End (NY); Sur place; USD 48 000 - 64 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

David M. Dugan, DDS, MD, PC in Oneonta, NY is seeking a Surgical Technician to support the doctor during consultations and surgeries, manage patient flow, and uphold the highest standards of patient care and office efficiency.

In this role you will provide pre-operative and post-operative care and help optimize overall patient experience. The position includes assisting during procedures, basic anesthesia monitoring, safety compliance, thorough record-keeping, and collaboration with the team to

Qualifications

• No prior experience required; training provided.
• CPR certification required for all candidates.
• Dental assisting certification preferred but not mandatory.
• Hepatitis B and TB vaccination status may be requested.

Responsabilités

• Assist surgeon during surgeries and consultations; seat patients and take vitals.
• Provide pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients.
• Adhere to OSHA guidelines and radiation safety practices.
• Document charts and maintain accurate records.
• Prepare and maintain clinical equipment and instruments.
• Maintain good rapport with patients, doctors and staff.
• Protect patient confidentiality and uphold professionalism.
• Enhance the patient experience and adapt to scheduling needs.

Connaissances

Safety Adherent

Policy Follower

Interpersonal Dynamo

Clear Communicator

Detail Oriented

Flexible Worker

Active Listener

Basic CPR Certification

Oral and Maxillofacial Assisting

Hepatitis B Vaccination

TB Vaccination

Description du poste

The following position is for employment with:David M. Dugan, DDS MD, PCDugan Oral Surgery39 Country Club Rd, Oneonta, NY 13820POSITION PURPOSEAre you passionate about patient care and looking to make a difference in a private surgical office 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.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.Previous Experience/Education:Prior experience not required. Will train the right person.Certifications and Safety Requirements:Basic CPR Certification requiredOral and Maxillofacial Assisting/Dental Assistant Certification preferredHepatitis B Vaccination & TiterTB Vaccination & TiterABOUT US: David M. Dugan, DDS, MD, PC - Dugan Oral SurgeryBy joining our team, you become part of a dynamic and forward-thinking organization, one of the 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.