Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary
SmileMD is an office-based anesthesia group specifically caring for the pediatric Medicaid population for operative dentistry. Most of the kids would otherwise wait 6-12 months to receive care in a hospital. Our mission is to care for those who need us most. We operate in 4 states and do over 10,000 cases annually. All our care is provided in a dentist's office.

The paramedic will transport supplies and medications to the dental office, set up the operating room, and assist the physician in the operating room throughout the day. The ideal candidate will be comfortable with both pediatric and adult patients undergoing anesthesia.

Schedule

• No Evenings
• No Sundays
• 10 hour shifts - a typical surgery day starts at 6 a.m. and ends at 4 p.m.

SmileMD Benefits
SmileMD currently offers full competitive employee benefits including medical, dental and vision insurance, LTD, STD and Group Life insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, flexible time off and paid holidays.

SmileMD does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibility, personal appearance, genetic information, matriculation, political affiliation, or any other status protected under law. Responsibilities Key Responsibilities

• Travel to case days with medical equipment and supplies
• Set up and tear down all equipment and supplies on case days
• Assist the physician in the operating room throughout the day
• Assist with moving patients to recovery
• Turn over the operating room between patients
• Efficiently and accurately record patient data in the EMR system
• Provide a white glove service to client dental staff, care team members, patients, and patient family members
• Inventory tracking of medical supplies and pharmaceuticals
• Communicate with patients and medically clear them for anesthesia
• Perform other duties as assigned

Required Skills Qualifications

• Active paramedic card in Kentucky
• PALS, BLS, and ACLS certifications or the ability to acquire these certifications

 
Skills and Abilities

• Ability to travel within the region up to 90 minutes one way, with the possibility of occasional overnight stays
• Excellent patient care skills
• Experience working with pediatric patients
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with great attention to detail
• Ability to enter patient information accurately and timely into EMR system
• Ability to lift 100 lbs
• Contingent upon candidate's successful completion of the company credentialing process and contingent upon acceptable applicable background check results

Network Requirements

• High-speed internet with a minimum download speed of 25 Mbps and a minimum upload speed of 5 Mbps

Job Tags

Work at office, Flexible hours, Shift work, Night shift, Afternoon shift,

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