Surgical Assistant

Job description

We are seeking a hard working surgical assistant with interest in oral and maxillofacial surgery. Our highly regarded practice has served the greater Missoula and Western Montana area for over a decade. We pride ourselves in excellent patient care and are seeking a motivated individual who has a strong work ethic, is a team player, and who possesses excellent interpersonal skills.

We are looking for a Team Member who will work closely with Dr. Wiswell, the patient and the surgical team throughout the day, and during multiple interactions and surgeries. Surgical procedures include dental extractions, implant placement, trauma, biopsies, etc. Aside from surgical duties, this position requires clinical interaction with patients and their families, sterilization, and other supportive tasks. Continuing education is highly valued and paid for by the practice. Please expect to be in the surgical center for 40 hours per week, with overtime likely. We are looking to immediately fill a recent vacancy.

We strive for professionalism in all aspects of our job. We work as a team, helping one another to fulfill the requirements of the day. Everyone is cross trained, this means the Lead Surgical assistant helps as much as the new hire with restocking rooms, cleaning bathrooms, sterilization and other clinical duties. We take pride in helping our community with safety and compassion.

An interview will only be considered for applicants with a surgical, medical, dental, or nursing background. Experience in a health care related field (or education) is mandatory. On the job surgical and clinical training will be provided.

Training Responsibilities:

For the first couple of weeks upon hire, training with the Lead team, as well as with Dr. Wiswell is mandatory to learn all aspects of the position and methods of patient care and safety. You will be trained to be knowledgeable in medicine, anesthesia and surgery along with patient care and safety. The training period will be a 9am-5pm schedule Monday thru Friday with possible exceptions considered. After applicant is able to successfully fulfill the duties of the position, along with securing the Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) and Infection control (ICE) certification, we will do our best to move them to a more flexible schedule.

Surgical Responsibilities:

• Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize medical instruments (per OSHA guidelines)
• Prepare patients for surgery
• Primary assistant during surgeries
• Develop comprehensive understanding of instruments, procedures, common medications, anesthesia and techniques

Clinical Responsibilities:

• Assist with consultations and documentation
• Produce and distribute memos, letters, faxes and forms
• Correspond with patients and physician offices to coordinate perioperative care
• Restocking rooms as necessary

Existing Required Skills:

• Excellent time management skills and adept at multi-tasking
• Social awareness, service oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Consistent professionalism and excellent patient care

Future Certifications and Continuing Education:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) required and provided if needed
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) recommended
• Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) certification required
• Infection Control (ICE) certification required
• Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination (DAANCE) optional

Benefits:

• Competitive pay with potential for upward mobility
• NO CALL (nights/weekends) with set schedule
• Excellent PTO
• Excellent medical insurance provided
• 401(k) with match
• Respectful team in a friendly work environment

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical Specialty:

• Anesthesiology
• Perioperative Care
• Surgery

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• medical/dental: 2 years (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Missoula, MT 59801: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $25