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Surgical Assistant Intern

Beacon Oral Specialists

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Posted about 1 month ago

Internship

Kaneohe, Hawaii

In Person

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Responsibilities

Responsibilities include maintaining proper instrument cleaning according to biohazard protocols, operating the autoclave, and setting up surgical trays. The intern will also be responsible for room setup/breakdown, seating patients, taking vital signs, and performing administrative tasks like scheduling and charting.

Qualifications

This internship is ideal for students enrolled in a Dental Assisting program, requiring a high school diploma or equivalent. The role involves assisting with surgical procedures, maintaining instruments, managing patient care, and performing administrative tasks. Strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to maintain professionalism are essential.

Job Description

Job Title: Surgical Assistant Intern - Dental Assisting Program Intern   Job Location: Oral Surgery Hawaii,    Job Type: Internship   Summary:   Oral Surgery Hawaii, a part for the Beacon Oral Specialists family, is offering a dental assisting internship opportunity!   Responsibilities:
  • Proper instrument cleaning in accordance with infection control and biohazard protocols.
  • Autoclave operation and function.
  • Surgical tray set-up.
  • Identification of instruments used in the clinic.
  • Room set up/break down for IV anesthesia and surgery.
  • Seat patient and perform pre-op set-up.
  • Review charts.
  • Properly positioning restraints.
  • Restock supplies, forms, handouts, and rooms.
  • Take vital signs.
  • Familiar with all forms and handouts (procedure-based, consent forms, etc.)
  • Aware of and in compliance with OSHA requirements (e.g. personal protection)
  • Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, filing, and charting.
  • Make follow up phone calls to patients.
  • Excellent patient care & communication.
  • Greet patients and make them feel comfortable.
Required Qualifications:
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Currently attending a local Dental Assisting program.
  • Great organizational and time management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • The ability to provide excellent patient care, even under stressful circumstances.
  • Consistent professionalism in appearance and attitude.
Schedule:
  • TBD based on practice and dental assisting program requirements.
Special Requirements:
  • Working in the office is an essential part of the job function.
  • Must be able to stand up to 80% of the time at minimum.
  • Physical requirements include driving, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time.
  • This is not an all-inclusive list of job-related responsibilities, duties, skills, efforts, requirements or working conditions. Management may require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.
  Beacon Oral Specialists Management, LLC provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer

Beacon Oral Specialists

Beacon Oral Specialists is a leading oral surgery management services organization providing best-in-class professional support services to our ever-growing network of exemplary oral surgeons, allowing them to focus more exclusively on patient care. We support our partners with exceptional management support tailored to their practice needs so they can provide superior oral and maxillofacial care to their patients with clinical autonomy. Founded and led by experienced oral surgeons and management, our focus is exclusively on elevating our surgeons in an environment of rapid change and uncertainty. When you join our network, you are joining an organization built upon the values of collaboration, learning and servant leadership. Becoming part of our network will provide you with access to a broad array of management solutions—including scalable business infrastructure, patient outreach, leveraged technology, operational expertise, and marketing support—so you can focus on delivering exceptional care to your patients. Partnering with Beacon Oral Specialists increases your personal and professional satisfaction while providing security in a rapidly changing healthcare environment. Even though you are highly specialized, there’s no reason for you to go it alone.

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