Job description

We are a premiere Oral Surgery practice located in historic downtown Chesterton. We operate out of a gorgeous state of the art facility that puts a premium on delivering five-star customer service with outstanding results. We work in an energetic environment with phenomenal people who love providing fantastic care for patients and know that our ability to provide consistently great care is supported by the personalities and values of the people we hire.

We believe in building a happy, harmonious work environment where you love what you do—and our culture supports that. Our team members are star performers who take ownership and initiative within their roles and responsibilities. We are an organization that empowers our team members and encourages them to grow both professionally and personally.

Oral Surgical Assistant

Summary

The Surgical Assistant is primarily responsible for assisting the surgeon in surgery. You will work as a team with other staff to provide outstanding care and customer service to our patients.

Essential Functions

• Assisting surgeon in surgery, consultations, and follow up appointments

• Reviewing patient medical, surgical, and social history forms with patients

• Taking digital radiographs and scans

• Sterilization/cleaning of instruments

• Preparing and cleaning patient treatment areas

• Preparing surgical trays for procedures

• Participation in sedation procedures including ability or willingness to learn pre-sedation workflow such as monitor placement, IV catheter insertion, and recording of vital signs and anesthetic medications

• Reviewing pre- and post-operative patient instructions with patients and escorts

• Entering clinical notes in patient record and ensuring proper documentation of patient informed consent

• Submitting lab slips and pathology specimens as required

• Obtaining impressions and pouring dental models

• Maintaining surgical and sterilization equipment as directed

• Ordering and managing surgical supplies and materials as directed

Competencies

• Communication skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Leadership skills

• Organization

• Attention to detail and situational awareness

• Self-starter, Quick learner

• Maintain patient’s confidentiality

• Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations

• Ability to maintain a “can-do” attitude and act as a team player in all situations

• Reliability

Job Related Experience:

• Dental/Oral Surgery preferred however willing to train the right person

• Understanding of basic dental and medical terminology

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Chesterton, IN 46304: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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