Oral Surgery Dental/Medical Assistant

Our Mission

Our mission is to offer patients the highest level of care and customer service using the latest technology available to provide the best clinical outcomes.

Our Vision

Our vision is to be the leading provider of oral surgery services to the southeast Michigan region by providing the highest quality surgical services to patients during the course of their oral care in an environment of clinical excellence while providing our employees with opportunities to grow personally and professionally.

Compassion

We understand that the practice of dentistry and oral surgery can be frightening and cause stress for patients, so we offer a comfortable, welcoming environment and the latest medical standards of relief to make our patients’ experiences as worry-free as possible.

Respect

We believe in the inherent value of people and honor the rights and beliefs of our patients, coworkers, and community members.

Trust

We know that trust is shown through actions of integrity and the belief and confidence in our reliability and fairness, and we strive to earn the trust of our patients every day.

Accountability

We have high performance expectations for ourselves and look to the quality of our work as evidence of our commitment to our patients and fellow providers.

We are looking for friendly, detail oriented individuals to join a great company!

Michigan Center for Oral Surgery (MCOS) is seeking a full time Clinical Assistant, with leadership experience. The ability to multitask, understand emotional intelligence and work as a team member is vital.

Our practice is thriving because of the excellent customer service our team provides. The Clinical Assistant identifies patient and referring office needs and goes above and beyond to ensure the best experience with MCOS!

Our clinical staff member is a key member of the team. The right candidate is well-spoken, motivated, and friendly. This individual is well versed on the doctor’s biography and training, credentialing, and surgical capabilities. The Clinical Assistant is organized, knowledgeable about the scope of oral and maxillofacial surgery, and familiar with Michigan Center for Oral Surgery’s mission, vision, values, and operating procedures.

Main job functions:

• Know and understand all surgical procedures and sequences
• Know and understand implant systems and instruments associated with surgical procedures
• Anticipate the doctor's needs
• Recognize a medical emergency and understand what to do
• Understand sedation and associated equipment
• Maintain clean and organized operatories, sterilization area, and laboratory
• Oversee maintenance of operatories, surgical equipment, and laboratory equipment
• Schedule necessary equipment maintenance
• Tracking of laboratory cases
• Supply inventory and ordering
• Make radiographs, optical impression or 3D scan
• Make impressions and recognize anatomical landmarks needed
• Properly sterilize surgical equipment
• Enter treatment plans
• Draft consent forms and ensure that they are signed by the patient prior to surgery
• Assist with answering phones as necessary
• Encourage and maintain good relationships with patients and patient escorts
• Late-afternoon checkup calls to sedation patients from the morning
• Read and understand the employee handbook and manual for quality assurance
• Pass the Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination when required
• Other duties as deemed necessary

Our company exists to make a difference in the lives of our patients, referring practices and community. Our values are to seek what is good for our community. If you have similar values, we welcome an opportunity to meet you.

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Benefit Conditions:

• Waiting period may apply

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Plastic shield at work stations
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person