Physician Assistant - Surgical jobs in Santa Barbara, CA

Surgical Assistant / Medical Assistant

Job Position Opening

2780 State St STE 9, Santa Barbara, CA 93105

FULL-TIME only

We are a high-quality, patient-centered oral surgery office looking for an intelligent, motivated, and long-term individual to fill our Oral & Maxillofacial Surgical Assistant position with our amazing staff. We are looking to add one or two more assistants to our team!

We will formally train appropriate individuals on how to take x-ray and dental impressions. We will also officially train through an online course on assisting with sedation and general anesthesia to be a Certified Dental Anesthesia Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Prepare patients for examination/surgery, take vitals, and present patients' health history to physician
• Applying EKGs, reading EKGs, and obtaining vitals
• Prepare equipment and examination/surgical rooms, and clean instruments
• Assist physician with medical treatments, surgical techniques, and exams
• Manage inventory of medical supplies and equip exam rooms with appropriate supplies
• Take x-rays
• Process blood for Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
• Patient recovery and post-op monitoring
• Obtain CT Scans and Dental X-rays

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; completion of an accredited medical assistance certification program preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and other external parties in a courteous and friendly manner at all times
• Must be detail-oriented and highly organized
• Firm grasp on medical practices, administrative processes, and organizational policies
• Knowledge of patient care and examination procedures
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality at all times
• CPR & BLS Certified

If interested, candidates are expected to send resume, cover letter, and have an interview.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $18.00 - $28.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Medical specialties:

• Surgery

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person

COVID-19 considerations:
All patients & staff are required to wear a mask. Rooms and counter-tops are sanitized after every use. Temperature checks and COVID-19 screenings are done daily.

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Santa Barbara, CA 93105: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• Certified Medical Assistant (Preferred)

Work Location: In person