Surgical Assistant - Oral Surgery Practice

Our client, Michigan Oral Surgeons, recognizes oral health as an integral component of general health.

Michigan Oral Surgeons is committed to improving the oral health of the communities they serve, by providing excellent clinical care and progressive use of technology in a safe environment of warmth and compassion.

Each member of this practice strives to continually provide comprehensive individualized care, treating every patient with respect, dignity, and concern.

If the following is a match for you... we'd like to talk!

• You are interested in joining a world-class team as a Surgical Dental Assistant
• You are looking to join a practice with a fun, collaborative, hard-working, and appreciative culture.
• You are looking for a long-term career. We have team members that have been with us 1 year up to 42 years!
• You would like a Full-Time position (Monday-Friday from 8am-5pm) with excellent benefits.

Primary Functions:

• Provide Surgeon with consistent quality clinical assistance.
• Prepare and maintain the clinical facility.
• Comply with all regulatory compliance protocol.

Direct Patient Care:

• Obtain vital signs
• Provide pre-operatory instructions
• Obtain radiographs
• Obtain impressions, pour models
• Draw appropriate medications
• Assist Doctor with surgical procedures
• Review post-operative instructions with the patient
• Address patient's general questions
• Discharge patient
• Conduct patient post-operative telephone inquiry
• Complete suture removal or dressing changes
• Comply with regulatory compliance protocols

Indirect Patient Care:

• Sterilize instruments
• Rotate and replenish operatory supplies
• Maintain autoclave, processor, and suction reservoir
• Maintain patient rooms and hallway
• Maintain an adequate stock of medical, surgical and dental supplies; record receipt of such items
• Telephone prescription medication orders to pharmacy
• Maintain and monitor emergency preparedness
• Participate in clinical education as needed
• Provide front office support, as needed
• Maintain confidentiality of information pertaining to patient, doctors employees, and visitors
• Miscellaneous, as detected or as directed

Qualifications and Requirements:

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Dental Assisting Certification
• Satisfactory Completion of approved Radiography Course
• Successful completion and certification with DAANCE within 24 months of hire
• Current CPR certification or willingness to complete
• Ability to make critical decisions
• Ability to participate in prolonged walking, standing, stooping and reaching

Job Type:

• Full-time 40 hours
• Monday through Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
• No holidays, no weekends

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, disability, and life insurance
• HSA with match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• 401K and generous profit-sharing retirement plans

COVID-19 precautions:

• Practice is in compliance with all ADA and CDC guidelines
• We provide masks, face shield, scrubs, and more

Current Openings for Surgical Assistant Oral Surgery Practice Jobs at Karen Andrews Group