Surgical Assistant I

About the role

Atlanta Oral & Facial Surgery is looking for a Surgical Assistant to join our growing practice. We pride ourselves on guiding our staff in the right direction to not only learn but also get hands-on training to move forward within the company. To be successful as an oral surgery assistant, you should be highly organized and attentive to patients' needs.

Surgical Responsibilities

• Assist Surgeon during consultations and treatment
• Basic lab duties (Impressions, pouring up/trimming models)
• Proper instrument cleaning in accordance with infection control and biohazard protocols
• Autoclave operation and function
• Surgical tray set-up
• Identification of instruments used in the clinic
• Room set up/break down for IV anesthesia and surgery
• Seat patient and perform pre-op set-up
• Review charts
• Nitrous oxide set-up
• Properly positioning restraints
• Support airway for sedated patients
• Ability to circulate and retrieve instruments
• Excellent patient care & communication

Non-Surgical Responsibilities

• Restock supplies, forms, handouts, and rooms
• Take vital signs
• Familiar with all forms and handouts (procedure-based, consent forms, etc.)
• Aware of and in compliance with OSHA requirements (e.g. personal protection)
• Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, filing, and charting
• Make follow up phone calls to patients
• May take X-Rays
• Properly closing and opening the office each day (Tanks, Suction, Xray)
• Greet patients and make them feel comfortable

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Current CPR/BLS certification required
• Dental X-ray license (Pano, PA, CBCT) required
• Great organizational and time management skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• The ability to provide excellent patient care, even under stressful circumstances
• Consistent professionalism in appearance and attitude

Preferred Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant program preferred
• Certification as a Surgical Assistant preferred

Schedule

• Monday to Friday, 8-hour shift

Benefits

• 401(k) Matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Referral Program
• Vision Insurance

Special Requirements

• Working on-site is essential to the function of this position
• Must be able to stand up to 80% of the time at minimum
• Physical requirements include sitting, stooping, turning, standing, bending, walking, hearing, reading, writing, and keyboarding, may lift up to 25 lbs