Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / RN – Oral Surgery Coordinator
About us
Yanich Oral Surgery & Dental Implants
Here are just a few things that make our practice unique:
CARE AND COMMITMENT
From the front office to the exam room, our practice is made up of professionals who take your oral health very seriously. Using state-of-the-art equipment designed with safety and efficiency in mind, we are able to offer top-notch care. As you walk through our office, you will notice that everything is clean, comfortable and thoroughly sterilized. Your safety and comfort are our priority.
HONESTY AND AFFORDABILITY
We know that the cost of care can be confusing. In addition to offering a number of in-office payment options to fit your budget, we also give you up-front cost information on your treatment ahead of time. We are in network with a variety of insurance plans, and we offer various forms of dental financing with credit available in time frames that fit your needs. We are happy to help you navigate your dental insurance and alternative payment options.
EASY ACCESS TO ORAL SURGERY CARE AND INFORMATION
We know that your time is valuable to you, and that’s why we offer extended office hours on select days, appointment reminders, and a quick turnaround time on calls and appointment requests. We are happy to answer any questions or concerns in the office, over the phone or via email.
COMPREHENSIVE ORAL SURGERY CARE IN ONE LOCATION
At our practice, we are qualified to handle all aspects of your Oral and Maxillofacial care, so you are always surrounded by people that you trust. If we must refer out, we promise to send you to carefully vetted colleagues who apply the same professional principles in their office that we do in ours.
COMFORT
We respect and understand that many patients experience dental anxiety. At our office, we do everything we can to make sure that your experience is as enjoyable as possible. By communicating clearly what you can expect during your treatment, we are often able to alleviate dental fear. We encourage you to bring headphones and music to listen to during your treatment and ask us about sedation options.
PERSONALIZED SERVICE
At our practice, you aren’t just a patient. We take an interest in you and your oral health needs. We think you’ll find a friend in your Oral Surgeon during your visit!
LPN/RN – Surgical Coordinator
Reports to: Office Manager & Surgeon
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsible for assisting the doctor in the clinical treatment of patients and supervising all clinical staff.
SPECIFIC DUTIES
Clinical Staff Management
- Supervision of all clinical staff
- Make sure that the needs are met of the patients and surgeon.
- Accurately advise all clinical staff responsible for patient care.
- Report observed or suspected violations, hazard, and non-compliance according to office policy.
- Provide all clinical staff performance evaluations
Patient Management
- Greet patients when they sign in and monitor arrival time
- Set up treatment rooms for procedures
- Escort patients to treatment room
- Seat patients in treatment rooms
- Show care and concern, and help patients feel comfortable
- Obtain and review health histories according to office protocol
- Apply vital sign monitoring equipment (NIBP, EKG, Pulse oximeter)
- Initiate venous access when directed and secure
- Ensure patients are always attended
- Anticipate and assist doctor’s needs
- Perform expanded functions and other tasks as assigned by the doctor
- Mix oral surgery materials
- Ensure patients’ questions are answered thoroughly before they leave
- Chart patients and record date, service rendered and any charges
- Escort patients from the treatment room
- Ensure proper treatment notes are recorded in patient’s chart
- Perform clinical procedures as practice act allows and as directed by doctor
- Give patient instruction and demonstrate when necessary
- Administer or assign assistant to take vitals
- Review the chief complaint and brief medical history
- Monitor patient flow
Treatment Room Management and Sterilization
- Keep oral surgery units ready, stocked and clean
- Oversee cleanliness of the treatment room according to sterilization procedures
- Disinfect treatment rooms according to OSHA regulations
- Sterilize all instruments and hand pieces according to OSHA regulations
- Keep trays, instruments and treatment room drawers organized
- Ensure that office sterilization procedures document is on display
- Promptly send out and monitor all oral surgery laboratory cases
- Implement the preventative maintenance/cleaning schedule for oral surgery equipment
- Maintain oral surgery office emergency kits and nitrous and oxygen tanks
- Follow laboratory procedures according to office protocol
Records Management
- Securely store and handle patient records in compliance with state and federal requirements, including the HIPAA privacy and security regulations
- Accurately file patient information and assist in the administration of the recall system
- Arrange patient charts and radiographs for next day’s appointments
- Track cases and referrals to and from other doctors
Inventory Management
- Monitor inventory and order oral surgery office supplies as needed
- Ensure that treatment rooms are stocked at all times
Office Participation
- Help in other areas of the office when necessary (i.e., answering phones, unpacking supplies, completing insurance forms, moving former patient records, etc.)
- Be an active participant in team meetings
- Promote team concept by interacting with others in the office
PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS
Education/Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of accredited oral surgery assisting program or oral surgery assisting experience preferred
- Coursework in oral surgery instruments and procedures
- Compliance with state oral surgery practice requirements (i.e., X-ray requirements, OSHA training)
- Legible handwriting for notations in patient chart
- Computer skills (list computer skills required any specific oral surgery software)
- Commitment to CE for career development
Other
- Good interpersonal skills to maintain effective rapport with patients, doctors, other staff members and community; be an active participant in team meetings.
- Effective verbal skills to communicate with patients and staff
