Surgical Assistant

Job Title

Surgical Assistant

Agency

Texas A&M University Health Science Center

Department

Periodontics

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Dallas, Texas

Job Type

Staff

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 our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

A part of the Texas A&M University Health Science Center, Texas A&M School of Dentistry 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 a 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: Commensurate based on selected candidates qualifications.

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.

Qualifications

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

• Answers all phone calls related to Stomatology

• Schedules patch testing

• 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

• Prepares a check-out list for use of the Biolase and CO2 lasers - make sure tips are available for use

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

• Monitors supplies and equipment used in the Stomatology Clinic, request additional supplies in a timely manner as necessary

• Communicates with referring doctors as necessary

Reporting/Assessments

• Regularly assess status of the Stomatology Clinic with leadership

• Prepares reports for review by Director (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.

Why Texas A&M University?

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

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.

• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays.

• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.

• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.

• Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time.

• Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.

• Employee Tuition Assistance and Educational Release time for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.