First and foremost, we care about our team. There is nothing more valuable. We have a support network that is unlike any in this region and we need you, the motivated individual reading this, to join our team as an LPN. 

We provide next level quality care to patients, with a focus on developing lasting, trusted relationships between patients and staff. 

As an Oral Surgery LPN, you will assist with pre-surgical care and education, vital tasks during surgeries, and post-surgical care. 4 day work week and No Saturdays or evenings! Part-time or Full-time position available.

Make sure you check out the GOOD STUFF below. We don’t just say we take care of our team, we prove it. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Effective interpersonal skills, including excellent written and verbal skills

• Proficiency with computer systems and knowledge of electronic health records

• Critical thinking skills and the utilization of sound judgment

• Ability to prioritize safety and recognize potential safety risks

• Knowledge of emergency procedures

• Practiced and effective service excellence skills

• Ability to efficiently and effectively manage multiple tasks

• Ability to work and maintain focus in a fast-paced, patient-oriented service environment

• Ability to maintain a positive attitude and exhibit professional conduct in all work-related situations

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists with patient evaluations: * Takes and records patient vital signs

• Accurately documents patient past medical/dental history, reason for visit, and patient encounter

• Accurately creates and records treatment plans; initiates predetermination of benefits

• Assists with surgical procedures: * Takes and records patient vital signs

• Verifies procedures, accurately generates and completes appropriate forms such as consent, opioid, bisphosphonate, and dental warranty forms

• Assists with sedation processes such as attaching monitors, N20 administration, and IV administration

• Performs clinical duties such as passing instruments, suctioning, retracting, and cutting suture

• Accurately documents surgical encounter

• Documents and scans out implantable devices

• Performs recovery duties with patient and caregivers. Monitors patient progress, provides education and discharge instructions to patient caregivers, discontinues IVs, discharges patients per criteria

• Takes and processes digital x-rays and CT scans as required

• Prepares diagnostic models

• Accurately documents medications prescribed by COMS physicians

• Coordinates tissue transfers to pathology lab for analysis

• Initiates patient medical clearance processes ordered by COMS physicians

• Cleans operatories and equipment as required for efficient workflow

• Prepares operatories and trays as needed

• Cleans and sterilize instruments as needed

• Checks for clinical phone messages, returns patient calls and manages and documents patient concerns

• Accurately schedules patient appointments

• Places patients on appropriate follow-up and/or task lists

• Stocks operatories, including scanning out supplies

• Performs daily checklist duties such as equipment checks, cleaning, equipment turn-on/turn-off, and medication/supply management

• Participates in training new oral surgery assistants as requested

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complies with COMS mission, values, policies, and procedures, including HIPAA, OSHA, and other regulatory policies and procedures

• Maintains regular and punctual attendance

• Works overtime and/or call shifts as assigned

• Participates in training, in-service, and other educational meetings

• Works cooperatively with others

MINIMUM REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school education or equivalent

• Current CPR/BLS certification

• Current State of Georgia X-Ray license

• One year related experience in a dental environment

• A dental assisting certificate from an accredited school is strongly preferred

MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Reasonable accommodations may be available for individuals with disabilities upon employee written request.

• The ability to frequently lift or carry 10-25 lbs.

• The ability to continuously stand for up to 4 hours

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Duties are primarily performed in a well-illuminated, climate-controlled, indoor, smoke-free oral surgery clinic

• Position has a risk of exposure to infectious and/or communicable diseases; requires tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids, and/or tissue; and presents a risk of personal injury from needles and other sharps devices

• Regular travel to all COMS locations is required

WORK LOCATION:

• Multiple locations Pooler, Rincon and Savannah 

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

The Good Stuff

BENEFITS:

• Sam's Club Membership

• Costco Wholesale Membership

• Free Gym Membership

• Paid Weekly

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Profit Sharing

• Employee discount

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Retirement plan

SCHEDULE:

• 10 hour shift - 7:00AM - 5:00PM

• Day shift

• Four Day Work Week

• One extra day off during the week

COVID-19 considerations:

All team members are vaccinated, uv lights to sterilize operatories and waiting room. Ultraviolet filtration air system and proper PPE.

Experience:

• Dental assisting: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• X-Ray Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: Multiple Locations