Dental Assistant

The following position is for employment with   

WestShore OMS Specialists

1459 Ridge Street, Suite 1 Naples, FL 34103

POSITION PURPOSE

Are you passionate about patient care and eager to make a difference in a surgical environment? Join our team as a Surgical Technician! In this role, you will assist the surgeon during consultations and surgeries, improve patient satisfaction, and enhance office efficiency. You will provide excellent pre-operative and post-operative care, ensuring the highest standards for our patients.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Surgical Support: Assist the doctor during surgeries, seat patients, and take vitals. Maintain competency in anesthesia monitoring and ensure all consent forms and treatment plans are accurately completed.
• Patient Care Expert: Provide patients with clear, concise pre-operative and post-operative instructions. Obtain necessary medical clearances and maintain excellent patient care standards.
• Compliance and Safety Adherence: Adhere to OSHA and regulatory guidelines, ensure radiation protection for all patients, and produce radiographic images with proper exposure techniques and anatomical positioning.
• Record Keeping and Documentation: Document and maintain accurate records/charting in compliance with established standards.
• Equipment and Instrument Maintenance: Prepare and maintain clinical equipment and instruments, ensuring they are in good working condition for each procedure.
• Interpersonal Relations: Maintain good rapport and cooperative relationships with patients, doctors, and team members. Approach conflicts constructively, identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
• Confidentiality and Professionalism: Maintain the confidentiality of patient, clinic, and hospital information, discussing sensitive information only among appropriate personnel in private settings.
• Patient Experience Enhancement: Provide an excellent patient experience, ensuring their comfort and satisfaction throughout their visit.
• Adaptability and Flexibility: Accept special projects and additional responsibilities as needed, demonstrating flexibility in a dynamic work environment.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Safety Adherent: Follow strict safety guidelines and procedures according to OSHA and office standards.
• Policy Follower: Adhere to all office policies diligently.
• Interpersonal Dynamo: Maintain a positive rapport with patients and team members through excellent interpersonal skills.
• Clear Communicator: Effectively communicate verbally with patients and staff in a clear and professional manner.
• Detail-oriented: Work efficiently with a keen eye for detail.
• Flexible Worker: Adapt to changing job duties and work schedules as needed.
• Active Listener: Demonstrate active listening by fully engaging in conversations, understanding points made, asking relevant questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.

Previous Experience/Education:

• One year of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery experience preferred

Certifications and Safety Requirements: