Surgical Assistant

Position Purpose

The surgical assistant is responsible for ensuring the compassionate, effective, and efficient delivery of high-quality clinical care for patients while practicing and providing safety in the work environment. The ideal candidate will assist oral surgeons during procedures, ensuring a smooth and efficient workflow in a fast-paced environment. This role requires a strong understanding of surgical procedures, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to providing high-quality patient care.

Essential Functions

• Patient Care & Experience: Ensure all patients receive the highest quality of care and service. Communicate with patients in a friendly, professional manner, both in person and by phone. Maintain positive, professional relationships with patients, staff, and surgeons. Assist with postoperative care, including patient education and follow-up instructions. Monitor patient vital signs during surgical procedures and provide support as needed.
• Clinical & Surgical Support: Assist oral surgeons during surgical procedures. Prepare instruments, materials, and equipment required for surgical procedures. Support adherence to best practices, established protocols, and the highest patient safety standards.
• Documentation & Compliance: Accurately document patient encounters and surgical procedures. Ensure compliance with all company policies and regulatory standards. Maintain controlled substance safety protocols and documentation.
• Office Operations & Safety: Support a clean, professional clinical environment, including: clean and stocked operatories, maintained equipment, and adequate supplies. Support monthly office safety and compliance checks, including: crash carts, fire extinguishers, emergency preparedness attestations, X-ray unit calibration, Omni-cam calibration, controlled substance inventory and drug book accuracy, oxygen tank readiness, and printing and maintaining controlled substance invoices.
• Team Collaboration & Professionalism: Promote a collaborative work environment focused on teamwork, efficiency, and exceptional patient care. Attend and actively participate in team meetings.

Qualifications

• Education/Certification: High School Diploma or equivalent required (some college preferred). Basic life support certification required (employer will provide training if not current).
• Experience: Previous dental experience preferred but not required. Experience as an oral surgery assistant or dental assistant is preferred (will train the right candidate).

Skills & Abilities

• Strong computer skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and prioritize effectively
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Able to work independently with exceptional initiative and sound judgment
• Positive attitude, change advocate, able to lead by example
• Strong knowledge of oral surgery procedures
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
• Commitment to maintaining the highest standards of patient care and safety

Work Environment & Conditions

• Fast-paced dental office environment
• Overtime is sometimes required as needed to perform job functions
• Some travel as needed for training and to perform job functions
• Safety procedures required, including protection to minimize risks from X-rays
• Potential long hours standing

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans for full-time employees
• Health Savings Account (HSA) eligibility on two of three medical plans
• Company-paid Life, AD&D, and Long-Term Disability coverage
• Additional Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance for you and your family
• Voluntary Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• 401(k) available immediately with first paycheck
• Employer 401(k) contribution and Profit Sharing after six months of employment
• PTO and 8 Paid holidays for full-time employees