Surgical Assistant

About the Role

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.

Schedule

7:30am-4:30pm Mon-Thurs, 7:00am-2:30pm Friday. No Evening or Weekend Hours!

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; 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 the candidate is not current.

Experience

• Previous dental experience required.
• Basic life support certification – Employer will assist if not completed.

Skills & Abilities

• 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 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 the risks from X-rays.
• Potential long hours standing.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance plans for full-time employees.
• Two out of three medical plans offered include Health Savings Account (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.
• Immediately begin saving for retirement through our 401(k) starting with your first paycheck.
• Employer 401(k) contribution and Profit Sharing after six months of employment.
• PTO and 8 Paid holidays for full-time employees.