Oral Surgery Partners · Shelby Township, Michigan, United States
Surgical Assistant
Title: Surgical Assistant Practice: Alamat Oral Surgery Group Location: 51685 Van Dyke Shelby Township, MI 48316 Hours: 36–40 hours per week, Monday through F...
Title: Surgical Assistant
Practice: Alamat Oral Surgery Group
Location: 51685 Van Dyke Shelby Township, MI 48316
Hours: 36–40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, with shifts scheduled between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Occasional Saturday
availability may be required based on business needs
Position Purpose:
The surgical assistant is responsible for ensuring the compassionate, effective, and efficient delivery of high-quality clinical
care for patients while practicing and providing safety in the work environment. The ideal candidate will assist oral surgeons
during procedures, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow in a fast-paced environment. This role requires a strong understanding
of surgical procedures, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care.
Essential Functions:
Patient Care & Experience
- Ensure all patients receive the highest quality of care and service.
- Communicate with patients in a friendly, professional manner, both in person and by phone.
- Maintain positive, professional relationships with patients, staff, and surgeons.
- Assist with postoperative care, including patient education and follow-up instructions.
- Monitor patient vital signs during surgical procedures and provide support as needed.
Clinical & Surgical Support
- Assist oral surgeons during surgical procedures.
- Prepare instruments, materials, and equipment required for surgical procedures.
- Support adherence to best practices, established protocols, and the highest patient safety standards.
Documentation & Compliance
- Accurately document patient encounters and surgical procedures.
- Ensure compliance with all company policies and regulatory standards.
- Maintain controlled substance safety protocols and documentation.
Office Operations & Safety
Support a clean, professional clinical environment, including:
- Clean and stocked operatories
- Maintained equipment and adequate supplies
Support monthly office safety and compliance checks, including:
- Crash carts
- Fire extinguishers
- Emergency preparedness attestations
- X-ray unit calibration
- Omni-cam calibration
- Controlled substance inventory and drug book accuracy
- Oxygen tank readiness
- Printing and maintaining controlled substance invoices
Team Collaboration & Professionalism
- Promote a collaborative work environment focused on teamwork, efficiency, and exceptional patient care.
- Attend and actively participate in team meetings.
Qualifications:
Education/Certification:
- High School Diploma or equivalent required (some college, preferred)
- Basic life support certification required. Employers will provide training if the candidate if not current.
- X-ray certified strongly preferred - Employers will provide training if the candidate if not current.
Experience:
- Previous dental experience – Preferred not required
- Experience as an oral surgery assistant or dental assistant is preferred. (Will train the right candidate.)
Performance Requirements:
Skills/Abilities:
- Strong computer skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to handle multiple tasks, prioritize effectively
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Analytical and detail-oriented
- Able to work independently with exceptional initiative and sound judgment
- Positive attitude, change advocate, able to lead by example
- Strong Knowledge of oral surgery procedures
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
- Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient care and safety
Work environment/Conditions:
- Fast-paced dental office environment
- Overtime is sometimes required as needed to perform job functions
- Some travel as needed for training and to perform job functions
- Safety procedures required, including protection to minimize the risks from X-rays
- Potential long hours standing.
What we do for you:
- We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans to our full-time employees.
- Two out of the three medical plans offered include Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility.
- Company-paid Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability coverage.
- Additional Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance for you and your family!
- Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance available to you as well
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) offered.
- Immediately begin saving for retirement through our 401(k) starting with very first paycheck!
- Employer 401(k) contribution and Profit Sharing after six months of employment
- PTO and 8 Paid holidays for fulltime employees!
DISCLAIMER
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this
work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. OPS’s management reserves the right to amend and change
responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.
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22 juli
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22 augusti
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