Specialty1
Surgical Assistant
Naples, Florida, United States. Posted a month ago
The role
The Surgical Assistant will provide patient service and assist the dentist with clinical and administrative tasks. Duties include preparing surgical areas, assisting during procedures, and monitoring patient vitals.
What you will do
- Prepare the surgical area, instruments, and equipment before each procedure.
- Assist the surgeon during procedures by anticipating needs and assisting as required.
- Keep surgical areas and instruments clean and sterilized.
- Monitor and record patient vitals and ensure patient comfort and safety.
- Prepare and provide post-operative instructions and materials to patients.
- Help maintain inventory and order supplies as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the surgeon or office manager.
- Facilitate and coordinate other office responsibilities as needed.
Required qualifications
- Knowledge of dental instruments and sterilization methods
- Understanding of health & safety regulations
- Ability to perform regulated non-surgical tasks
- Good computer skills
- Excellent communication and people skills
- A strong attention to detail
- Well-organized and reliable
- A high school diploma
- A certificate from an accredited surgical assistant program (if required by law)
- An active state radiology license (if required by law)
- Must be able to sit and stand for extended periods of time.
- Must be able to operate standard office equipment
Nice to have
- OMFS experience preferred
- 1-2 years of experience as surgical assistant, specialty is preferred
Benefits
- BCBS Medical & Dental insurance Options
- VSP Vision Coverage
- Complimentary Life Insurance Policy (employee only)
- Short-term & Long-Term Disability
- Pet Insurance Coverage
- 401(k) plan w/match options
- HSA / FSA Account Access
- Identity Theft Protection
- Legal Services Package
- Hospital/Accident/Critical Care Coverage
- Paid Time Off
About the company
Southwest Florida Oral Surgery - Naples is a busy specialty practice. Specialty1 Partners provides human resources and payroll support for the practice.