Surgical Assistant
Title: Surgical Assistant
Practice: Killeen Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
Location: Killeen, TX
Office Hours:
Monday – Thursday: 7:30AM -5:00PM
Friday: 7:30 AM - 2:00 PM
*Please note this is a part-time position where hours will vary based on the needs of the business, team will provide additional information during the interview process.
Position Purpose:
The surgical assistant is responsible for ensuring the compassionate, effective, and efficient delivery of high-quality clinical care for patients while practicing and providing safety in the work environment. The ideal candidate will assist oral surgeons during procedures, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow in a fast-paced environment. This role requires a strong understanding of surgical procedures, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care.
Responsibilities:
Ensure that all patients receive the highest quality of care and service
Communicate with all patients (both in-person and by phone) in a friendly and professional manner.
Maintain positive, pleasant, and professional relationships between patients, staff members, and surgeons.
Oral surgeons during surgical procedures and prepare instruments, materials, and equipment needed for various surgical procedures.
Support efforts that provide a clean and professional environment for all patients, including, but not limited to, ensuring that operatories are clean, supplies are adequate, equipment is maintained, and compliance with all company policies is maintained.
Monitor patient's vital signs during surgical procedures and provide support as needed.
Assist with postoperative care, including patient education and follow-up instructions.
Documentation of patient encounters and surgical procedures accurately.
Collaborative work environment, promoting teamwork, efficient workflow, and exceptional patient care.
Attend and participate in regular team meetings.
Adhere to best practices and established protocols and highest patient safety standards.
Support monthly office checks:
Crash carts
Fire extinguishers
Emergency preparedness attestations
Attest
Xray unit calibration
Omni-cam calibration
Drug book accuracy Controlled substance inventory
Oxygen tanks are full and hooked up.
Invoices for controlled substances are being printed.
Ensure proper controlled substance safety protocols are adhered to.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
High School Diploma or equivalent required (some college, preferred)
2+ Registered Dental Assistance experience with IV sedation experience - Required
Experience as an oral surgery assistant - Preferred
DAANCE certification - preferred
Basic life support certification required. Employer will provide training if the candidate is not current.
Performance Requirements:
Skills/Abilities:
Strong computer skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Analytical and detail-oriented
Able to work independently with exceptional initiative and sound judgment
Positive attitude, change advocate, able to lead by example
Strong Knowledge of oral surgery procedures
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient care and safety
Work environment/Conditions:
Fast-paced dental office environment
Overtime is sometimes required as needed to perform job functions
Some travel as needed for training and to perform job functions
Safety procedures required, including protection to minimize the risks from X-rays
Potential long hours standing.