Surgical Assistant

At The Oral Surgery Center, our unwavering commitment to patient care drives everything we do. We work collaboratively, with each team member contributing to every aspect of the patient experience, regardless of their role.

We are seeking a skilled and committed Surgical Assistant to join our team and assist us in delivering exceptional care to our patients.

The general purpose of this role is to assist the Oral & Maxillofacial surgeon in various clinical procedures including, but not limited to; surgical extractions, implants, orthognathic procedures, & biopsies.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Acquire high quality x-ray imaging of the patient’s maxilla, mandible, & facial structures.
• Accurately review, confirm, & record patient health information.
• Communicate patient treatment plan nuances to treatment coordinator to ensure accuracy.
• Record patient vital information during evaluations & during surgical procedures.
• Adhere to office confidentiality policies including patient, practice, & employee information. HIPAA Compliant.
• Perform surgical duties including, but not limited to suctioning, instrument handling, airway management, & patient communication.
• Assist in the recovery of patients following surgical procedures.
• Assist in transferring patients to and from the surgical chair, into the recovery area, and into their vehicle.

• 1 years of Oral Surgery or Dental Assistant experience is preferred, but not required.
• DAI, DAII, or CDA Classification
• Dental Anesthesia Assistant National Certification Examination (DAANCE)
• CPR & First Aid certified
• Familiarity with Dental EHR software.
• Familiarity with universal precautions and sterilization practices.
• Motivated & eager to learn.
• Must be reliable, detail oriented, punctual, & focused on high quality patient care.
• Professional etiquette, appearance, and attitude.

Benefits Offered

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-term & Short-term Disability
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Company Match