Surgical Assistant

Job 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 ourwhich are : Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

A part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center,in 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 fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, the Texas A&M University Health Science Center encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The School of Dentistry is looking for an Surgical Assistant to serve in the Periodontics 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 fast-paced environment.

This person must be professional, enjoy working in a high-volume 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

Proposed Salary : $19.50 - $21.51 hourly

Work Schedule / Location : This is an on-site role with a typical schedule of Monday 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.

Required Education and Experience :

High School graduation or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Two years of related experience in a dental surgical environment or similar hospital setting.

Required Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses :

Registered Dental Assistant (RDA)

CPR certified

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others

Preferred Qualifications :

Experience in the following settings : operating room, sedation monitoring, medical restraint usage, and four handed dentistry.

Nitrous and radiograph certified.

Hospital credentials and Operating Room credentials

Essential Duties / Tasks :

Patient Care

Receives and seats patients. Coordinates doctor and clinic schedules with patient records.

Prepares patients and assists during dental surgery. Assists with monitoring sedated patients.

Provides patient information to families to include post-operative care instructions.

Records pertinent clinic data including blood pressure, pulse, respiratory rate, temperature, and diagnostic aids.

Packages tissue and biopsy specimens and sends to pathology laboratory.

Changes dressings, cleans wounds or surgical sites, and removes sutures.

Maintains active inventory of equipment and supplies. Takes routine oral radiographs.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Administrative Support

Periodically monitors TAMSOD’s website to make sure patients can find the correct phone number to schedule an appointment.

Schedules new patient evaluations and recall appointments initiated through phone and school referral.

Monitors the clinic schedule to ensure a full and even distribution of patients for the residents.

Monitors supplies and equipment, request additional supplies in a timely manner as necessary.

Communicates with referring doctors as necessary.

Reporting / Assessments

Regularly assess status of the clinic with leadership.

Prepares reports for review by leadership (final versions due two weeks prior to the end of each semester).

Monitors and manages completion of evaluation forms by residents.

Sends biopsy samples for processing (pathology residents to laboratory).

Retrieves pathology reports from department fax machine and deliver to Director; once the reports have been reviewed and signed, they can be scanned and given to residents.

Requests samples of dry mouth products and others from companies such as Xerostom, etc.

Performs other duties, as assigned.

Why Texas A&M University?

We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.

with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.

• of annual paid holidays.
• Up to and at least month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Health and Wellness : .
• Professional Development : All employees have access to free training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.
• and for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.
30+ days ago