Surgical Assistant

Job Summary Assists and supports dentists, residents and oral surgeon before, during, and after each dental procedure in the surgical suite. Responsibilities will include taking X-rays, preparing surgical and dental equipment, and tending to patients. Also responsible for monitoring inventory levels and replenishing dental supplies in minor procedure suite and dental emergency room as needed. Job Specific Duties Applies knowledge of growth and development in patient interactions and treatment. Provides expertise with appropriate approaches to small children, children with autism, children confined to wheelchairs, and children with developmental delay. Ensures patient safety with papoose (when necessary) for patients unable to sit for procedures unassisted. Monitors inventory levels and replenishing dental supplies in minor procedure suite and dental emergency room as needed. Ensures appropriate staff are notified when master inventory levels drop to re-order status. Checks all equipment for proper function and cleanliness. Notifies designated employee of any equipment not operating properly and needing repair. Executes clear & concise education information for parents/patients. Provides parents with post- treatment, sedation & OR verbal instructions as well as written information when indicated. Maintains and sterilizes dental instruments. Provides for patient safety, greets parents, and assists patients to operatory checking with parent, reading armband to identify scheduled patient before beginning any procedure. Reviews, maintains, and documents patient information in the computer thoroughly, accurately, and in a timely manner. Obtains consent from parents. Takes x-rays to assure the highest degree of diagnostic information with the least amount of exposure. Follows hospital and departmental infection control policies. Works directly with the Pediatric Dental Attending, Residents, and other specialists in the operating room and dental clinic. Performs designated expanded duty functions permitted by the Florida Board of Dentistry. Provides assistance with behavior and monitors patient with nitrous oxide and never leaves them unattended. Performs administrative tasks such as appointment scheduling, charting and filing. Qualifications Minimum Job Requirements Graduate of an accredited school of Dental Assisting or Expanded Duties Certified (EFDA) Expanded Duties Certification (EFDA) American Heart Association AED - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment Nitrous Oxide Certification 1-3 years of experience in dental assisting Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Previous experience as a Dental Assistant highly preferred. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information. Ability to demonstrate evidence of clinical expertise. High quality skills as an expanded duties assistant. Able to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers. Ability to problem solve to adapt standard clinical procedures to the individual client's need. Ability to interpret, adapt, and react calmly under stressful conditions. Job: Dental Department: DENTAL CLINIC-2100-687000 Job Status: Professional #J-18808-Ljbffr