ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: General Knowledge: ? Maintains safety standards ? Follows Universal Precautions ? Knows basic medical terminology ? Knows basic standard medical abbreviations ? Knows basic intra-oral anatomy ? Knows names/functions of instruments on extraction tray ? Knows names/functions of instruments on biopsy tray ? Knows names/functions of instruments in operatory ? Knows monitor function ? Knows/understands normal vital sign values ? Knows basic medications in office ? Knows standard prescriptions and correctly translates orders Preoperative Skills: ? Takes quality radiographs only as specified by doctor ? Has correct instruments/tray/equipment in operatory ? Sets up instruments/equipment per doctors preferences ? Maintains clean/sterile technique ? Locates/sets-up suction equipment ? Locates/sets-up electric/Nitrogen/high-speed handpieces ? Locates/sets-up electric cautery equipment ? Seats patient in timely manner ? Enters/updates patient medical history accurately ? Obtains baseline vital signs ? Provides accurate & thorough verbal report to doctor Intraoperative Skills: ? Assists passing instruments, providing suction/retraction ? Knowledgeable of patient Airway safety and proper steps in airway maintenance ? Reports changes in patient status to doctor immediately ? Correctly translates medication/other orders ? Transports patient safely to recovery Recovery Skills: ? Applies appropriate monitors in recovery ? Monitors for patient safety and appropriate vital signs ? Receives doctor clearance prior to discharge ? Administers modified Romberg test ? Reviews post-operative instructions ? Provides/reviews prescription medications ? Appropriately documents recovery/discharge Other Skills/Duties: ? Cleans/sterilizes instruments per manufacturers' specifications ? Sanitizes/inspects equipment after each use ? Cleans/sanitizes/prepares operatory/recovery area in a timely manner ? Stocks operatories/recovery areas consistently ? Reports malfunctioning/broken equipment to Team Lead ? Assists with restocking ? Keeps drug cabinet locked throughout day ? Ensures drug cabinet double locked nights/weekends ? Counts schedule II-IV drugs prior to start of and at end of day ? Maintains drug log count sheet for each IV sedation/GA case ? Disposal of wasted drugs is observed and documented by two individuals. ? All medications should remain in their original containers, and discarded upon expiration or if not used during a procedure. ? Maintains clinic appearance, monitors for safety violations ? Minimize the risk of sharps injuries WinOMS Skills: ? Consistently clocks in/out ? Checks schedule ? Prints correct prescriptions at doctor request ? Creates accurate EMR notes ? Creates accurate anesthesia records Attitude: ? Projects positive, professional demeanor ? Fosters positive working relationships with co-workers, management, doctors ? Communicates appropriately using good interpersonal skills ? Presents information in a supportive, timely, understandable manner ? Requests clarification when appropriate ? Solicits/accepts feedback in positive manner ? Offers constructive input ? Resolves interpersonal conflicts following chain of command ? Facilitates communication and positive team dynamics ? Models team behaviors ? Acknowledges diverse perspectives ? Maintains patient and employee privacy ? Works independently/with others to proactively diagnose and resolve problems ? Accepts accountability for personal actions/decisions ? Meets change with positive, supportive behavior ? Displays productive work habits consistently ? Participates in personal performance improvement ? Schedules time off to avoid disrupting workflowTravels to fill staffing needs in any office''Work Remotely