Surgical Assistant Support

Job Description Job Description Our company has been a prominent provider specializing in oral and maxillofacial surgery throughout the state of West Virginia for over 25 years with recent expansion into the Kentucky and Virginia regions. Our mission is to provide an excellent and optimal patient experience in our state-of-the-art facilities. Our skilled surgeons utilize advanced oral and facial surgical techniques to deliver exceptional care. As an employer, we are focused on always striving to create a best-in-class experience for the entirety of our employees’ career from application to retirement. We seek team-oriented individuals with a desire to grow and develop within our progressing organization.
Not only do we offer competitive wages, but we also offer a significant benefits package which includes zero premium deduction medical/dental/vision insurance options, employer F.S.A./H.S.A. contributions, 401k with match, PTO, paid holidays, personal time, seasonal bonuses, company and partner discounts, employer-covered basic life insurance, voluntary benefits, wellness program, employee assistance program, and a weekday/daytime only schedule with short Fridays!
Position Summary: To provide support to doctors and assistants in a timely manner and assist with discharge of patients.
Stocks ice packs and makes bags for recovery rooms
Makes gauze and syringe packs for patients to take home
Does laundry, including the folding once cleaned and dried
Labels all autoclave bags and envelopes
Keeps forceps organized in rooms
Helps empty trash in each operatory and central before lunch and at end of each day
Helps clean operatory rooms between patients
Helps set up operatory for upcoming surgeries
Cleans recovery rooms in between patients
Performs x-rays as needed
Helps central answer post-op concern calls as needed
Assists with discharge of patients and safely assist patients to their escort’s automobile
Changes patients gauze before discharging
Provides support for ongoing surgeries
Assists with local anesthesia surgeries if trained
Assists central as needed with production of surgical trays
Completes calls backs of patients that SAS discharged
Logs call back of patients and last blood pressures in computer
Makes packets for front office when work is finished
Makes sure call backs are completed the same day as surgery
Responsible for all call backs for patients having surgery
Retrieves post op patients from rooms and helps recovery process to holding area
Maintains upmost confidentiality
Any duties required to maintain patient flow and any other extra duties office clinical manager assigns
Requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Excellent interpersonal skills
Excellent organizational skills
Must be detail-oriented
Must maintain professionalism at all times
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
Education and Experience:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Certificate in dental assisting and/ or surgical assisting preferred
Benefits
401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Employee discount
Flexible spending account
Health insurance
Health savings account
Life insurance
Paid sick time
Paid time off
Professional development assistance
Referral program
Retirement plan
Travel reimbursement
Vision insurance