Surgical Dental Assistant: Patient Care & OR Support

U.S. Oral Surgery Management; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Job summary

Dugan & Sweeney Oral & Maxillofacial is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist during consultations and surgeries, enhance patient satisfaction, and boost office efficiency. You will provide outstanding pre-operative and post-operative care, ensuring the highest standards for our patients.

Responsibilities include assisting the doctor, taking vitals, providing pre/post-operative instructions, and maintaining accurate records while upholding safety standards and professional conduct.

Qualifications

• Safety 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.

Responsibilities

• Surgical Support: Assist the doctor during surgeries, seat patients, and take vitals.
• Patient Care Expert: Provide clear and concise pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients.
• 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.
• 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.

Job description

Dugan & Sweeney Oral & Maxillofacial is seeking a Surgical Technician to assist during consultations and surgeries, enhance patient satisfaction, and boost office efficiency. You will provide outstanding pre-operative and post-operative care, ensuring the highest standards for our patients.

Responsibilities include assisting the doctor, taking vitals, providing pre/post-operative instructions, and maintaining accurate records while upholding safety standards and professional conduct.