OSHA, HIPAA requirements and best practices)Oversee sedation processes, IV supplies, histories, post-op, as neededAssist in recording drugs/vitals before and after surgeryEscort/wheel sedated patients out after surgeryAssisting the front office staff if/when necessaryAssist with tracking implant supplies Requirements of the surgical assistant position: Surgical Assistant experienceRegistered Dental Assistant certificationExperience in working in dental and/or oral surgeryWillingness to travel to other offices if/when neededGreat customer service skills Essential Surgical Assistant Skills: Effective written, verbal and electronic communicationAbility to gain trust and respect of the doctors, practice managers, teams, and peersExcellent organizational and multi-tasking skillsAbility to take initiative and exercise independent judgment, decision-making and problem-solving expertiseAbility to maintain confidentialityComputer proficiency in Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPointPractices shared accountability with other functional areas of the business Working Conditions: Clinical setting working closely with doctors during surgeries, using the required surgical equipment for various oral and maxillofacial surgical procedures. Key Responsibilities of the Surgical Assistant: Prepare patients for consultationsKeep patients focused on optimal treatment while attending to their individual needs and concernsSterilize and disinfect instruments and equipment; clean each operatory in accordance with the state applicable infection control guidelinesComplete radiographs and CT scans of patients in an efficient and timely mannerPrepare tray setups for dental procedures and maintain adequate supply levels in each operatory, replenishing as needed to provide efficient patient careInstruct patients on pre/postoperative care as directed by the oral surgeonRecord patient charting and all the surgeons notes in the digital patient chart as directed by the dentistMaintain strict compliance with applicable regulations, (e.g.