Dental Implant Coordinator and Surgical Assistant

Position Summary: To provide surgical support to doctors and excellent patient care. Role will also support implant coordination as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Provides support for ongoing surgeries

· Function as second assistant for implant surgeries

· Maintain clear airways on sedated patients; performs suction on sedated patients

· Implant consults & Rechecks when Implant Coordinator is unavailable

· Ensures current patient records

· Performs X-rays on patients, as needed

· Reviews medical history with patients

· Prepare patient prescriptions accurately

· Performs blood pressure checks, EKG monitoring, Pulse Oximeter monitoring

· If implant coordinator is out of office, working with them to complete any outstanding daily needs such as sending in proper paperwork, or inventory

· Records accurate anesthesia record charting

· Records accurate vital signs

· Performs post-op patient monitoring, including staying with patient until caretaker arrives

· Assist with cleaning and preparing surgical rooms

· Ensures current patient records

· Ensures proper consent forms are signed by patient and/or guardian

· Maintains upmost confidentiality

· Any duties required to maintain patient flow and any other extra duties office clinical and/or implant manager assigns

Required Skills and Abilities:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Excellent interpersonal skills

· Excellent organizational skills

· Must be detail-oriented

· Must maintain professionalism at all time

· Must maintain training/ continuing education requirements

· Ability to function in fast paced and/ or stressful work environment

· Must adhere to company policies and procedures and safety guidelines

· Must have reliable transportation

Education and Experience:

· High School Diploma or equivalent required

· Certificate in dental assisting and/ or surgical assisting preferred

· DAANCE, N2O and CPR certification preferred

· Current valid drivers license

Physical Requirements

· Prolonged standing and walking

· Frequent bending and twisting

· Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

· Can physically assist patients including lifting, pulling, holding

· Ability to retain firm grip on instruments for extended periods of time up to 1 hour

· Dexterity to grab, hold, adjust, tap, feel, and pick up instruments frequently

· Ability to operate a motor vehicle

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.00 - $19.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Bereavement leave
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid orientation
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Parental leave
• Pet insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness program

Medical Specialty:

• Medical-Surgical
• Surgery

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $20