Surgical Assistant
Surgical Assistant
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Job Description
Job Title
Surgical AssistantAgency
Texas A&M University Health Science CenterDepartment
PeriodonticsProposed Minimum Salary
CommensurateJob Location
Dallas TexasJob Type
StaffJob Description
Our Commitment
Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect Excellence Leadership Loyalty Integrity and Selfless Service.
Who we are
A part of the Texas A&M University Health Science CenterTexas A&M School of Dentistryin Dallas was founded in 1905 and is a nationally recognized center for oral health sciences education research specialized patient care and continuing dental education. As one of the fastestgrowing academic health centers in the nation theTexas A&M University Health Science Centerencompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education innovative research and teambased health care delivery.
What we want
We are looking for a Surgical Assistant to serve in the Periodontics and Endodontics department.We desire an individual who subscribes to and supports our commitment as stated above.The successful applicant will bring an expert level of experience to the position and understand the demands of supporting executives in a fastpaced environment. This person must be professional enjoy working in a highvolume environment and be able to apply strong organizational skills while being flexible in their daily routine. If this is you we invite you to apply to become a member of our team!
What you need to know
Salary: Compensation will be commensurate to the selected hires experience.
Work Schedule/Location:Located in Dallas Texas this is an onsite role with a typical schedule of Monday through Friday 8am to 5pm.
Cover Letter/Resume:A cover letter and resume will assist us in our review of your application materials. These can be uploaded on the application under CV/Resume.
Minimum Required Qualifications
Education:High School graduation or equivalent combination of training and experience
Experience: Two years of experience in a dental surgeons office
Licenses/Certifications:Registered Dental Assistant in Texas and CPR certified
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:Working knowledge of spreadsheet presentation and word processing software programs. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to plan and organize effectively.
*The wellqualified candidate will also possess a Bachelors degree and five years of experience in a dental surgeons office.
Responsibilities
Clinical:Coordinate doctor and clinic schedules with patient patients and assists during periodontal surgery and assists with monitoring sedated pertinent clinic data including blood pressure pulse respiratory rate temperature and diagnostic indirect patient care procedures to include preparing the patient and treatment room for the specific type of appointment. Respond to student and patient inquiries regarding clinical policies and dental procedures not requiring the advice of a dentist. Provide radiographic services and assist with oral photography. Operate dental radiograph equipment to take intra oral radiographs. Assist in obtaining pretreatment and post insertion photographic records to include retraction and mirror positioning. Provide direct chairside assistance to graduate students during the examination and treatment of patients. Utilize four handed dentistry procedures and suction and retraction needs are anticipated and performed without interfering with the vision or access of the graduate student. Perform disinfection/sterilization of the operatory instruments and equipment according to OSHA and local policy and procedure. Use recommended infection control procedures at all times. Prepare dental materials and instruments for procedures and ensure the setups are appropriate for the dental procedure performed. Prepare mix and assist in the use of the various materials following manufacturer guidelines. Package tissue and biopsy specimens and sends to pathology dressings clean wounds or surgical sites and remove sutures as directed by the graduate student in compliance with TSBDE patient information to families including written and oral postoperative care instructions.
Administration:Oversee and ensure the cleanliness and sterility of exam and treatment rooms are maintained at the highest standards to prevent the spread of infection and ensure protocols are followed. Monitor supplies in the patient care rooms and nurses stations to ensure supplies are always available as needed for patient care and to support compliance requirements.
Communication:Serve as a liaison between patient and providers. Communicate respectfully and in a timely manner with team members patients and patient family members.
Why Texas A&M University
We are a prestigious university with strong traditions Core Values and a community of caring and collaboration.
Medical prescription drug dental vision life and AD&D flexible spending accounts and longterm disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums
Up to eight hours of paid sick leaveand at leasteight hours of paid vacationeach month
Automatic enrollment in theTeacher Retirement System of Texas
Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time
Professional Development: All employees have access to freeLinkedIn Learningtraining webinars and limited financial support to attend conferences workshops and more
Educational release time and tuition assistancefor completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee
Living Well a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees for employees
Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application.
All positions are securitysensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures including the completion of the criminal history check.
Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.
Employment Type
Full-Time
