What are the responsibilities and job description for the Surgical Assistant position at WISE Oral and Facial Surgery?
JOB TITLE: Surgical Assistant
DEPARTMENT: WISE Oral and Facial Surgery
REPORTS TO: Cameron Walsh
SUMMARY: This position is responsible for providing excellent customer service and teamwork; Will work alongside the oral surgeon to complete the patient schedule each day, including coordinating the back-office staff to accomplish all back-office work. Will assist with surgeries and IV sedations. Ability to communicate with the patients, parents, and practice employees, schedule appointments, and relay information to practice employees will be necessary.
This candidate will also travel to our Hoover office one day a week!
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Greets and welcomes patients in person and via phone.
· Assists in surgeries and IV sedations
· Cross train to understand front office responsibilities
· Schedules appointments as needed by Office Manager
· Performs patient check-in and check-out if needed by Office Manager.
· Communicates with patients, parents, guardians, and visitors.
· Distributes and collects new patient paperwork.
· Updates and enters patient information into practice management system.
· Sets up new patient files
· Communicates with patients regarding scheduling options.
· Confirms patient appointments if needed.
· Reschedules appointments when necessary.
· Attends and participates in team meetings.
· Performs sterilization and repackaging of instruments.
· Performs room turnover set up and break down.
· Other duties as assigned by oral surgeon.
FT Comprehensive Benefits Package includes
- 10 days accrued PTO
- 7 Paid Holidays
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short Term Disability
- Voluntary Accident
- Voluntary Critical Illness
- Voluntary Life and ADD for you, your spouse, and children
- Employer Paid Life & ADD
- 401k with Match
Job Types: Full-time, Travel healthcare
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Travel reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Surgery
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
