Surgical Assistant

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• 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.
• Accurately document patient encounters and surgical procedures.
• Ensure compliance with all company policies and regulatory standards.
• Maintain controlled substance safety protocols and documentation.
• 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, printing and maintaining controlled substance invoices.
• Promote a collaborative work environment focused on teamwork, efficiency, and exceptional patient care.
• Attend and actively participate in team meetings.

Requirements

• 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 not required; Experience as an oral surgery assistant or dental assistant is preferred (will train the right candidate).

Skills

• Strong computer skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to handle multiple tasks, 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 sometimes required; some travel as needed for training; 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 (two of the three medical plans include HSA eligibility).
• 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 available.
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account (FSA) offered.
• Immediate 401(k) enrollment with first paycheck; employer 401(k) contribution and profit sharing after six months.
• PTO and 8 paid holidays for full‑time employees.

Schedule

Monday: 8am‑4:30