About the Role
Assist the surgeon during consultations and surgeries, enhance patient satisfaction, and boost office efficiency. Provide outstanding pre-operative and post-operative care, ensuring the highest standards for our patients.
Responsibilities
- 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.
- Provide clear and concise pre-operative and post-operative instructions to patients.
- Obtain necessary medical clearances and maintain excellent patient care standards.
- Adhere to OSHA and regulatory guidelines, ensuring radiation protection for all patients and producing radiographic images with proper exposure techniques and anatomical positioning.
- Document and maintain accurate records/charting in compliance with established standards.
- Prepare and maintain clinical equipment and instruments, ensuring they are in good working condition for each procedure.
- Maintain good rapport and cooperative relationships with patients, doctors, and team members.
- Approach conflicts constructively, identify problems, offer solutions, and participate in their resolution.
- Maintain the confidentiality of patient, clinic, and hospital information, discussing sensitive information only among appropriate personnel in private settings.
- Provide an excellent patient experience, ensuring their comfort and satisfaction throughout their visit.
- Accept special projects and additional responsibilities as needed, demonstrating flexibility in a dynamic work environment.
Requirements
- Follow strict safety guidelines and procedures according to OSHA and office standards.
- Adhere to all office policies diligently.
- Maintain a positive rapport with patients and team members through excellent interpersonal skills.
- Effectively communicate verbally with patients and staff in a clear and professional manner.
- Work efficiently with a keen eye for detail.
- Adapt to changing job duties and work schedules as needed.
- Demonstrate active listening by fully engaging in conversations, understanding points being made, asking relevant questions, and avoiding inappropriate interruptions.
- Basic CPR Certification required
- Oral and Maxillofacial Assisting/Dental Assistant Certification preferred
- Hepatitis B Vaccination & Titer
- TB Vaccination & Titer
Skills
- Anesthesia monitoring
- Patient care
- Radiation protection
- Record keeping
- Instrument maintenance
- Interpersonal skills
- Conflict resolution
- Confidentiality
- Professionalism
- Active listening
Location
- FISHKILL, NY
- Newburgh, NY
- Yorktown Heights, NY
Work Type
- PT2/Seasonal
- Full-time
Salary/Compensations
- $20.00 - $27.00 Hourly
About the Company
- Hudson Valley Oral Surgery is a practice within US Oral Surgery Management (USOSM).
- USOSM is a dynamic and forward-thinking organization made up of best-in-class Oral and Maxillofacial practices.
- We believe in the POWER of teamwork, where every member contributes to our collective success.
- Our POWER Values form the foundation of our ability to deliver exceptional healthcare experiences and achieve sustainable growth.
- Passion for Patient Care
- Outstanding Results
- Winning Attitude
- Embracing Continuous Improvement
- Respect for Self and Others
