What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Dental Assistant position at Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery?
Mountain State Oral and Facial Surgery is a premier provider of comprehensive oral and maxillofacial surgical services, serving communities across West Virginia, Virginia, and Kentucky. With over 40 years of experience, our board-certified surgeons offer a full scope of procedures, including dental implants, wisdom teeth removal, corrective jaw surgery, and facial cosmetic surgery. Our nine conveniently located offices are equipped with advanced diagnostic and surgical tools, ensuring patients receive the highest quality care in a comfortable and compassionate environment.
Not only do we offer competitive wages, but we also offer a significant benefits package which includes low-cost medical and zero premium deduction dental/vision insurance options, employer F.S.A./H.S.A. contributions, 401k with match, PTO, paid holidays, personal time, seasonal bonuses, company and partner discounts, employer-covered basic life insurance, voluntary benefits, wellness program, employee assistance program, and a weekday/daytime only schedule with short Fridays!
Job Title: Surgical Assistant
Reports to: Team Leader
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Position Summary: To provide surgical support to doctors and excellent patient care.
Duties and Responsibilities:
? Ensures current patient records
? Assists doctors with exams
? Performs X-rays on patients, as needed
? Reviews medical history with patients
? Ensures proper consent forms are signed by patient and/or guardian
? Prepare patient prescriptions accurately
? Performs blood pressure checks, EKG monitoring, Pulse Oximeter monitoring
? Records accurate anesthesia record charting
? Records accurate vital signs
? Maintain clear airways on sedated patients; performs suction on sedated patients
? Performs post-op patient monitoring, including staying with patient until caretaker arrives
? Assist with cleaning and preparing surgical rooms
? Provides support for ongoing surgeries
? Maintains upmost confidentiality
? Any duties required to maintain patient flow and any other extra duties office clinical manager assigns
