Instrument Technician

Beacon Oral Specialists

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Oak Lawn, Illinois

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Instrument Technician is responsible for preparing and sterilizing surgical instruments and assisting the oral surgeon with operatory setup and cleanup. Additionally, they will manage inventory levels, maintain dental records, and provide direct support to patients before and after procedures.

Qualifications

You have a high school diploma or equivalent and sound knowledge of surgical equipment, instruments, and materials. You are highly organized, attentive to patients' needs, and possess excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide excellent patient care.

Must Have Skills for ATS

sterilization

infection control

biohazard protocols

inventory management

dental records

scheduling

charting

filing

Job Description

Job Title:  Instrument Technician   Location: Midland Oral Surgery & Implant Centers
4435 95th St., Oak Lawn, IL, 60453   Job Location:   Job Type: Full-time   Are you looking for a company that you can call home and have opportunities to grow? We are looking for an Instrument Technician to join our growing practice.  We pride ourselves on guiding our staff in the right direction to not only learn but also get hands-on training to move forward within the company.
Your new career awaits you...

We are looking for a diligent oral surgery Instrument Technician to support our oral surgeon before and after each dental procedure. Your responsibilities will include preparing surgical equipment and tending to patients. You will also be required to monitor inventory levels and replenish our dental supplies, as needed.

To be successful as an oral surgery assistant, you should be highly organized and attentive to patients' needs. An outstanding oral surgery assistant should have an excellent understanding of oral surgery procedures and exceptional hand-eye coordination.


Responsibilities:
  • Perform administrative tasks such as appointment scheduling, charting and filing.
  • Prepare patient charts, record treatment plans, and update dental records.
  • Prepare and sterilize surgical instruments, materials, and equipment in accordance with infection control and biohazard protocols.
  • Assist the surgeon with operatory setup and cleanup.
  • Provide patients with information on oral health care, treatment plans, and postoperative outcomes.
  • Monitor stock of surgical supplies, medication, and replenish as needed.
  • Ensure that instruments and equipment are effectively maintained.
  • Provide excellent patient care.
Required Qualifications:
  • Highschool diploma or equivalent required.
  • Willingness to learn Front or Back-Office
  • Sound knowledge of how to use surgical equipment, instruments, and materials.
  • 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.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Dental Assisting experience preferred, not required.
  • Medical Assisting experience preferred, not required.
Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm 
Benefits:
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Referral Program
Special Requirements:
  • Must be able to stand up to 80% of the time at minimum.
  • Physical requirements include driving, flying, 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, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.    

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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