Surgical Assistant

Our Valley Oral and Facial Surgery practice is looking for an experienced Surgical or Dental Assistant to join our team!

Position is full-time (hourly, non-exempt): Monday- Thursday 7am-4pm, Friday 7am-12pm

Location: 1165 S. Columbia Rd, Suite C, Grand Forks, ND 58201

Who you are:

• You are an individual who has developed strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• You are able to regularly multi-task.
• With your well-groomed appearance and positive attitude, you work well in a close team environment.
• Your excellent communication skills and superior customer service make you an asset to any team.
• You may have experience in the dental field.

What you will do:

• Preparing patient for surgery
• Ensuring all general anesthesia prep has been completely successfully
• Taking panoramic X-rays & 3D scans
• Checking all documents for accuracy
• Ensure solid communication between patient and doctor
• Monitoring vitals during surgery
• Passing and assisting for procedures
• Accurately completely operative report
• Explaining post-operative care
• Sterilization of surgical equipment
• Strict adherence to all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and OSHA regulations/procedures
• Other duties as assigned

What you will do:

• Prepare patient for surgery
• Ensure all general anesthesia prep has been completely successfully
• Take panoramic/periapical X-rays & 3D scans
• Take impressions/intra oral scans
• Maintain a clean workspace by following established protocols
• Check all documents for accuracy
• Ensure solid communication between patient and doctor
• Monitor vitals during surgery
• Assisting with necessary tasks during procedures
• Accurately complete all reports
• Explain post-operative care to patients
• Sterilization of surgical equipment
• Maintain patient confidence by keeping information confidential per HIPAA regulations
• Strict adherence to all Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and OSHA regulations/procedures
• Exhibit ownership of inventory, dental equipment, and other resources
• Other duties as assigned

What we do for you:

• We offer Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans to our full-time employees.
• Two out of the three medical plans offered include Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility.
• Company-paid Life, AD&D and Long-Term Disability coverage.
• Additional Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance for you and your family!
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance available to you as well
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) offered.
• Immediately begin saving for retirement through our 401(k) starting with very first paycheck!
• Employer 401(k) contribution and Profit Sharing after six months of employment
• PTO and 8 Paid holidays for fulltime employees!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. As part of this commitment, we will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified individual.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 30 – 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Family leave
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Work Location: In person