Surgical Assistant Support
Job Description
Our company has been a prominent provider specializing in oral and maxillofacial surgery throughout the state of West Virginia for over 25 years with recent expansion into the Kentucky and Virginia regions. Our mission is to provide an excellent and optimal patient experience in our state-of-the-art facilities. Our skilled surgeons utilize advanced oral and facial surgical techniques to deliver exceptional care. As an employer, we are focused on always striving to create a best-in-class experience for the entirety of our employees’ career from application to retirement. We seek team-oriented individuals with a desire to grow and develop within our progressing organization.Not only do we offer competitive wages, but we also offer a significant benefits package which includes zero premium deduction medical/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!Position Summary: To provide support to doctors and assistants in a timely manner and assist with discharge of patients.Stocks ice packs and makes bags for recovery roomsMakes gauze and syringe packs for patients to take homeDoes laundry, including the folding once cleaned and driedLabels all autoclave bags and envelopesKeeps forceps organized in roomsHelps empty trash in each operatory and central before lunch and at end of each dayHelps clean operatory rooms between patientsHelps set up operatory for upcoming surgeriesCleans recovery rooms in between patientsPerforms x-rays as neededHelps central answer post-op concern calls as neededAssists with discharge of patients and safely assist patients to their escort’s automobileChanges patients gauze before dischargingProvides support for ongoing surgeriesAssists with local anesthesia surgeries if trainedAssists central as needed with production of surgical traysCompletes calls backs of patients that SAS dischargedLogs call back of patients and last blood pressures in computerMakes packets for front office when work is finishedMakes sure call backs are completed the same day as surgeryResponsible for all call backs for patients having surgeryRetrieves post op patients from rooms and helps recovery process to holding areaMaintains upmost confidentialityAny duties required to maintain patient flow and any other extra duties office clinical manager assignsRequirementsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsExcellent interpersonal skillsExcellent organizational skillsMust be detail-orientedMust maintain professionalism at all timesMust maintain training/ continuing education requirementsAbility to function in fast paced and/ or stressful work environmentMust adhere to company policies and procedures and safety guidelinesEducation and Experience:High School Diploma or equivalent requiredCertificate in dental assisting and/ or surgical assisting preferredBenefits401(k)401(k) matchingDental insuranceEmployee assistance programEmployee discountFlexible spending accountHealth insuranceHealth savings accountLife insurancePaid sick timePaid time offProfessional development assistanceReferral programRetirement planTravel reimbursementVision insurance