What are the responsibilities and job description for the Oral and Facial Surgical Assistant position at Greater Charlotte Oral & Facial Surgery?
Our company is a prominent provider specializing in oral and maxillofacial surgery throughout the Greater Charlotte region. WE ARE EXPANDING OUR OPERATIONS AND NEED MORE TEAM MEMBERS! IDEAL CANDIDATES WILL BE TEAM-ORIENTED, POSITIVE, AND HAVE A PASSION FOR CUSTOMER-FACING ROLES WITH EXCELLENT COMMUNICATION SKILLS.
Our mission is to provide exceptional care to our patients while also mitigating any of the stress or worries that often accompany oral surgery procedures. As local Charlotte providers, we're uniquely qualified to offer our patients the most immediate and personalized care possible. We have been treating patients and their families in the community for more than 20 years, and have their trust - and a sterling reputation - to show for it. 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 leaders with a desire to grow and be a part of an exciting time for our organization.
Not only do we offer competitive wages, but we also offer a significant benefits package which includes low-cost medical deduction, no cost 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!
*Willingness to travel between Gastonia, Pineville, and Steele Creek offices. *
*There is a two-month training period that is required, this training will be located in our Pineville office.*
The start date for this position will be in the middle of April 2025, as we are awaiting the arrival of our doctor.
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
