Oral Surgery Assistant

Company Summary

Forge Specialty Partners (Forge) is the parent company of New Albany Oral & Facial Surgery. Dr. Nicole Eisenberg is the Leading Oral Surgeon and is responsible for clinical and operational activities of the practice with support from the Forge platform.

Position Summary

An Oral Surgery Surgical Assistant is responsible for, but not limited to, those tasks outlined below. This position is full-time with available patient hours between 8:00am EDT/EST through 5:00pm EDT/EST Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday. Compensation is hourly starting at $20.00 to $23.00 with individual compensation offers commensurate with experience and seniority. The position requires full-time, in-office attendance at 5120 Charlestown Rd Ste #1 New Albany, Indiana 47150 with no potential for remote work when the office is closed to patient clinic services. Working hours or available working hours may vary by pay period according to the patient schedule --- forty (40) hours per week is not guaranteed with this position; however, all attempts will be made by the practice to ensure no fewer than thirty-six (36) hours per week.

Position Responsibilities

The primary responsibilities of this position are to function as a surgical dental assistant for outpatient surgical procedures completed by Dr. Eisenberg. This position will be responsible for the following:

• Capture radiographic imaging, including CBCT and Panoramic x-rays (may be subject to state law requiring a license to operate radiographic equipment)
• Use specialized equipment to complete specialized services, e.g. intraoral digital scanner, PRF/PRP centrifuge and cassette
• Provide pre- and post-operative care instructions to patients and/or chaperones as outlined by the Lead Surgical Assistant and/or operating surgeon(s)
• Assist in all surgical procedures as assigned by the Lead Surgical Assistant and/or operating surgeon(s)
• Prepare, draw, and administer IV medications as ordered by the operating surgeon(s) (may be subject to state law indicating legally authorized personnel approved to manage and/or administer controlled substances)
• Act as a scribe to aid in case documentation, as requested or authorized
• Collect and document, or assist in the collection of, patient medical histories, including medical conditions, allergies, and medications to ensure a comprehensive patient history
• Ensure all operatories are properly stocked and set-up prior to surgery and/or consultation
• Assemble surgical trays as required by the scheduled types of service in accordance with Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)
• Sterilize surgical equipment following use in accordance with both practice and company SOP, and federal regulations applicable to sterilization protocol, materials, or equipment
• Clean and/or sterilize operatories and consultation rooms following each appointment in accordance with practice and company SOP, and federal regulations applicable to maintaining a clean, healthy clinical environment for employees and patients
• Maintain a clean and organized sterilization laboratory and other clinical workspaces
• Execute exceptional patient care in accordance with practice SOPs, state and/or federal regulations, and direction from the surgeon(s)
• Demonstrate competent use of the Practice Management Software (PMS) as required by this position and direction from practice and/or company leadership
• Manage bi-weekly timecard submission via Paylocity
• Uphold HIPAA and OSHA Compliance as directed by the Office Manager, Lead Surgical Assistant and/or managing surgeon(s); may extend to ensuring ACLS/BLS/PALS training is completed per state licensing requirements
• Attend all required training sessions, whether in-service, off-site, or virtual
• Attend all practice-wide and parent-company-level meetings as scheduled by Dr. Falender or Forge Specialty Partners team
• Keep current with oral surgery industry best practices and standards, and adapt existing workflows and strategies to stay relevant

In-practice Network

Surgical Assistants will report directly to the Lead Surgical Assistant and managing surgeon. It may also be appropriate that the Office Manager provides direction and upholds accountability in the absence of, or in addition to, the Lead Surgical Assistant.

HR matters not resolved within the practice management hierarchy should be directed to the Director of Human Resources for Forge Specialty Partners. This position has no direct reports.

Qualifications

The practice will expect that an applicant for the Surgical Assistant position has the following qualifications to ensure success:

Required

• High School diploma or graduation equivalency degree (GED) certificate
• Basic Life-saving (BLS) Certification
• Valid Driver’s License
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

Preferred

• Advanced degrees and/or certificates in a related field
• State License – Radiography (subject to state requirements), required within 90 days of hire
• Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination (DAANCE) Completion, required within 6 months of hire
• Nitrous Oxide Examination Completion, optional
• Intravenous Line Placement Examination and/or Course Completion, optional
• 1+ years of oral surgery or other dental specialty experience, preferred

Special Indication: This position is involved with direct patient contact and will encounter a daily risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens. The company will provide a Hepatitis vaccine at no cost to clinical team members upon employment --- this is optional. Declining the offer for a Hepatitis vaccine will be documented. Some medical history may be required to be stored in the employee file for those in clinical positions as directed by OSHA regulations.

Job Type: Full-time

Schedule:

• Monday to Thursday
• No weekends

Ability to Commute:

• New Albany, IN 47150 (Required)

Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 36.0 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bereavement leave
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• License reimbursement
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Pet insurance
• Uniform allowance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person