What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Surgical Assistant position at Advanced Surgical Associates?
We are an elite oral surgery practice that has a commitment to exceptional care for patients and first-class service to our referring doctors. We are looking for a fun, hardworking, compassionate, team player to help us grow the practice and continue to serve ours and the surrounding communities with all of their oral surgery needs. Previous oral surgery experience a plus but not required.
The role of the Surgical Assistant is critical to the success of the surgeon to provide exceptional patient care resulting in the best clinical outcomes and meets the needs of our patients. Surgical Assistants provide a variety of patient care and office duties as described below.
Role and Responsibilities
The Surgical Assistant will help surgeons by performing duties intraoperatively such as handing instruments, suctioning, and completing documentation. As well as, assisting in follow ups and consultations.
- Performs preoperative and postoperative duties to facilitate patient care
- Verifies the identity of patients and operative sites
- Discusses with surgeon the nature of the surgical procedure including operative consent and methods of operative exposure
- Diagnostic and laboratory data, patient-advanced directions and other needs
- Monitors and maintains aseptic technique throughout procedures
- Maintains an unobstructed operative field using surgical retractors, sponges and suctioning and irrigating equipment
- Determines availability of necessary equipment and supplies for operative procedures
- Obtains and inspects sterile and non-sterile surgical equipment, supplies and instruments
- Operates sterilization devices
- Monitors patient intraoperative status
- Obtaining dental radiographs and dental imagine
- Complete patient clinical narratives
Qualifications and Education Requirements
Preferred Skills
CORE BENEFITS & WELLNESS
Medical (including Virtual Care), Dental, and Vision Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Uniforms / Scrubs provided
FINANCIAL WELL-BEING
Competitive pay, Bonus potential, and annual merit reviews
401(k) Plan w / Company Match
Health Savings Account (HSA) with HDHP health plans
LIFE INSURANCE
Basic and Supplemental Life Insurance
Spouse and Child Life Insurance
TIME OFF, DISABILITY AND LEAVE OF ABSENCE
Paid Vacation (Starting at 2 weeks) and 6 Annual Paid Holidays
Employer Sponsored Short Term Disability (Medical Leave including maternity leave)
Long Term Disability Plan
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