Medical/Surgical ASSISTANT – Tysons Corner, VA

We are seeking an EXCEPTIONAL individual to join the team. We are seeking a medical assistant with a minimum of 2 years’ experience. We are a growing dental implant company, offering competitive compensation.

Position Summary:

The Medical/ Surgical Assistant works under a dentist’s supervision to prepare equipment that will be used in dentistry procedures, to ready patients for these procedures, monitoring patients vitals and reviewing medical charts, to help the dentist during these procedures by passing instruments, holding the suction catheter in place, and generally anticipating the dentist’s needs. Some Other responsibilities may include sophisticated functions such as, processing x-rays and taking the oral impressions that are used to fit bridges. Often the assistant will make notes about performed procedures, progress, recommendations and other subjects in the patient’s charts. Assistants must ensure that surgical tools are properly cleaned and sterilized before procedures begin. Working with x-rays is common, as is processing items such as removable dental appliances and casts or impressions.

Responsibilities:

• Setting up and preparing the surgery before the start of each session
• Clean and disinfect all equipment and working surfaces to the required standards at the end of each session
• Keep the clinical areas and all equipment and instruments clean, tidy and sterile as appropriate according to the practice’s health and safety and infection control procedures and manufacturers’ instructions
• Use all equipment and machinery in accordance with manufacturers’ recommendations and ensure that they are maintained regularly and in good working order
• Provide chairside assistance, ensuring that the correct equipment is available
• Prepare materials for impressions and restorations
• Always ensure the care and welfare of patients in a friendly, helpful and courteous manner
• Accurately complete patient clinical records as directed
• Observe patient HIPPA confidentiality at all times
• Perform chaperoning duties for dentists, hygienists/therapists when treating patients
• Handle all substances in accordance with Health and Safety policies
• Be familiar and comply with all Health and Safety rules and guidance infection control, and ensure safe disposal of sharps and clinical waste
• Complete laboratory request forms, keep records of work sent, received and fitted
• Ensure adequate stocks of materials and other items within the surgery
• Ensure computer/written records are accurately maintained and securely stored
• Liaise with reception to ensure smooth patient communications and transfer of records

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• Attend and participate in practice meetings
• Undergo training as may be required to develop your skills and abilities
• Attend refresher and update training for medical emergencies and CPR, BLS
• Act in accordance with the practice rules and code of conduct
• Needs to anticipate the Doctor in being one step ahead of him/her knowing what he/she will need so the surgery runs smoothly
• In an emergency situation react quickly to change/assemble equipment such as full face mask, laryngoscope, endotracheal tubes, etc.
• Knowlede of Patient vital monitoring and IV sedation.
• Knowledge of all emergency algorithms, medications and equipment
• Able to take x-rays (training upon hire)
• Have x-ray license (can obtain upon hire)

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Benefits offered:

• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Healthcare spending or reimbursement accounts such as HSAs or FSAs
• Retirement benefits or accounts
• Employee discounts
• Workplace perks such as food/coffee and flexible work schedules

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• No nights
• No weekends

Experience:

• Dental: 2 years (Preferred)

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Location:

• Vienna, VA 22182 (Preferred)

License:

• Dental Assistant II (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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