*Job Description*
We are seeking an experienced surgical assistant with interest in oral and maxillofacial surgery.
Our highly regarded practice has served the greater Missoula and Western Montana area for over a decade.
We pride ourselves in excellent patient care and are seeking a motivated individual who has a strong work ethic, is a team player, and who possesses excellent interpersonal skills.
We are looking for a first assistant who will work closely with Dr.
Wiswell during surgery.
Surgical procedures include dental extractions, implant placement, trauma, biopsies, etc.
Aside from surgical duties, this position requires clinical interaction with patients and their families, sterilization, and other supportive tasks.
Continuing education is highly valued and paid for by the practice.
Please expect to be in the surgical center for 40 hours per week, with overtime likely.
We are looking to immediately fill a recent vacancy.
An interview will only be considered for applicants with a surgical, medical, dental, or nursing background.
Experience in a health care related field (or education) is mandatory.
On the job surgical and clinical training will be provided.
*Surgical Responsibilities:*
* Prepare treatment rooms and sterilize medical instruments (per OSHA guidelines)
* Prepare patients for surgery
* Primary assistant during surgeries
* Develop comprehensive understanding of instruments, procedures, common medications, anesthesia and techniques
*Clinical Responsibilities:*
* Assist with consultations and documentation
* Produce and distribute memos, letters, faxes and forms
* Correspond with patients and physician offices to coordinate perioperative care
* Restocking rooms as necessary
*Existing Required Skills:*
* Excellent time management skills and adept at multi-tasking
* Social awareness, service oriented
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills
* Consistent professionalism and excellent patient care
*Future Certifications and Continuing Education:*
* Basic Life Support (BLS) required
* Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) recommended
* Radiation Health and Safety (RHS) certification required
* Infection Control (ICE) certification required
* Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination (DAANCE) required
*Benefits:*
* Competitive pay with potential for upward mobility
* NO CALL (nights/weekends) with set schedule
* Excellent PTO
* Medical insurance provided/highly subsidized (Gold Level with HSA)
* 401(k) with match
* Respectful team in a friendly work environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.
00 - $25.
00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
* 401(k)
* 401(k) matching
* Health insurance
* Paid time off
Medical specialties:
* Anesthesiology
* Perioperative Care
* Surgery
Schedule:
* 10 hour shift
* 8 hour shift
* Day shift
* Evening shift
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Experience:
* medical/dental: 2 years (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
* Missoula, MT 59801: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
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