Head Sommelier jobs in Beaverton, OR

DEPARTMENT: Oral Surgery

DAYS: Monday – Friday (one day off; varies)

HOURS: 7am – 6pm

JOB SUMMARY: Assist the doctors and prepare patient for oral surgery. Provide patient education related to pre-op and post-op questions.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Greet patients and escort them from the waiting room to the procedure room; prepare patients for their surgery.
• Notify physician once the patient is ready and you have reviewed their health history, vitals and x-rays.
• Stock and prep procedure rooms with necessary instruments.
• Assist the physician with the medical and dental surgical procedures.
• Help with patient recovery after surgery and escort them, via wheelchair, to their ride’s car.
• Perform patient education when appropriate.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Dispose of contaminated items according to OSHA guidelines.
• Attend all staff meetings.
• Comply with HIPAA guidelines and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Polite and professional communication with patients and ancillary personnel.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

• High school degree

• X-ray certified

• Current CPR certification
• Dental Assistant certification

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Minimum 2 years of experience in a dental office with interest in oral surgery.
• Experience handling lab paperwork.
• Knowledge of Electronic Medical Records systems.
• Performing x-rays on patients

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Position requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting patients, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination. Involves standing and walking. Employee will occasionally be asked to lift and carry items weighing up to 30 pounds. Normal visual acuity and hearing are required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in both office and hospital settings. Employee will have frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations and other conditions common to a clinic environment.