Recovery Assistant

Overview Medical Assistant/Patient Care Experience preferred Work for a company that is truly making the world a happier place, one smile at a time! At Benevis, we create over a million smiles a year in the communities we serve and believe that every person deserves access to quality, affordable dental care. This mission drives everything we do. With over 3000 employees in offices across the country from clinical to support staff - we are united in our mission to create happy, healthy smiles through providing high quality dental care in a fun, compassionate environment. Are you ready to join us in creating our next million smiles? We have JUST the opportunity for you. Get out into your community -- participate in local events including school screenings, presentations and any opportunity to promote a positive image of us. Participate in morning huddles (hey, even ask to run one!), let your peers know how much you appreciate them, highlight great examples of customer focus, collaboration etc. Responsibilities Our teams don't just shape smiles -- they shape the lives of families every single day. Working with us means being challenged, having fun, and being proud of what you do. It means being a mentor, being a friend, and being part of a change that starts with a child. Our compassion and drive make us the best at what we do every day. This is the time to join not just an amazing company, but a place where you will be a part of making smiles happen every day. We are looking for a Recovery Assistant who loves working with children to join our energetic, fast-paced dental practice. The primary responsibility of the recovery room assistant is to monitor post‑op patients as they recover from the surgical procedures completed on them that day. Recovery Room Assistants monitor vital signs, change bandages, administer oxygen (if required), assess overall recovery and educate patients and their families about aftercare instructions. They may be overseeing the recovery of a patient for 30 minutes to over an hour. Working with us, you will: Explaining procedures and treatment completed to parents or guardians using easily understandable terms Reviewing post‑operative instructions and answering any questions that the caregivers may have Maintains airway, if required Maintains comfort and safety of patient Observes patient continuously noting and recording findings and promptly notifies anesthesiologist and/or surgeon of any complications or concerns Takes vital signs (pulse, blood pressure, oxygen saturation) as directed by anesthesiologist and/or surgeon Responds to life saving situations based upon experience, training, and office policies and protocols Once patient dismissed, promptly and thoroughly cleans/disinfects recovery room and prepares for next patient Participates in quality improvement activities by discussing with anesthesiologist, surgeon and management, procedures or steps that could be taken to improve the recovery system, patient comfort and safety Qualifications We Offer: Competitive compensation Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K with match, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, company holidays and much more! Hygienist Continuing Education - Hygienists who have completed one year of employment may seek reimbursement for continuing education courses up to $250 per year or maximum of $500 during a two-year period for full-time Hygienists Company provided certification trainings - These certifications include CPR certificates, Radiology certificates, Nitrous Oxide certificates, etc. The company will reimburse selected employees for eligible training/testing expenses required to obtain or renew the certificate We value teamwork, mutual respect and cooperation. We do not practice unlawful discrimination, including harassment or tolerate it in our workplace. What do we mean by discrimination? We mean that we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, age, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr