Paramedic

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.ResponsibilitiesKey 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 assignedRequired SkillsQualifications

Active paramedic card in OH

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

Full-time