Surgical Dental Assistant Job Posting
Surgical Dental Assistant Job in San Antonio, Texas
(Job ID: 519511)
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DATE POSTED/UPDATED
Jan 13, 2025
JOB TYPE
Permanent
COMPENSATION
Base Salary
Not Provided
DAYS OF WEEK
Mon,Tue,Wed,Thur,Fri
JOB ID / STATUS
#519511 Active
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Description
Our premier oral maxillofacial surgical group is looking for a top performing surgical assistant to join our team! With six board certified Oral and Maxillofacial surgeons offering patient care within the San Antonio Medical Center, Stone Oak, and Boerne area- we provide superior service to our patients and referring dental groups. We strive to promote staff motivation and a positive environment, teamwork is a must, dependability and accountability are highly important. Job duties and responsibilities as a Surgical Assistant include the following: > Assist in all aspects of Oral Surgery and clinic > Greeting and rooming patients > Take digital x-rays and CT scans > Confirmation of PMP status prior to patient consult (Prescription Monitoring Program) > Setting up trays for surgical procedures > Setting up operatories for surgical procedures > Completing all forms necessary for procedures (consent, anesthesia sheet, biopsy forms) > Assisting the physicians chairside in procedures under IV sedation and local sedation. > Monitoring patients who are undergoing procedures (vital signs, O2 saturation, etc.) > Recovering patients who undergo IV sedation and escort them out to car > Reviewing post-op instructions with patients > Electronic submission of prescriptions for the doctors > Cleaning and sterilizing instruments using proper organization > Cleaning, sterilizing, turnover of op rooms after surgery > Proper logging of all controlled drugs used in IV procedures > Calling various labs for specimen and splint impression pick-up > Keeping count of inventory in rooms- restocking with supplies > Constant review of next day schedule to confirm everything is in place and prepared to see patients (special instruments & supplies, implants, splints, various reports) > Assisting other teams in clinic as needed; act as a circulator during downtime > Pouring and trimming models > Helping to compile records to submit to insurance for pre-authorization (duplicate models & x- rays, scan copies of photos) > Assist with H&Ps for OR cases, prepare all appropriate hospital paperwork > Help front office answer phones, return calls for the doctors, take messages, etc. JOB REQUIREMENTS > Must Be Available During Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 7:30am – 4pm > Must Have Reliable Transportation > Must Be Able to Travel Between Facilities (offices located at Methodist Plaza, Stone Oak and Boerne) > TSBDE -RDA Certified (upon hire), Nitrous Oxide Certification & DAANCE certification with 12 months of hire > Able to Handle Multiple Tasks At Once with Professionalism at all times Benefits offered through US Oral Surgery Management: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k Opportunity for Bi-Annual Bonus Annual Uniform Allowance Annual CE Allowance Team Building Events Paid Registration and Sponsorship for DAANCE certification Opportunity for Growth within the company
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