Surgical Assistant

The role

The surgical assistant assists oral surgeons during procedures and ensures high-quality clinical care. This role involves patient care, clinical support, documentation, and maintaining office safety and operations.

What you will do

• Ensure all patients receive the highest quality of care and service.
• Communicate with patients in a friendly, professional manner.
• 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.
• Assist oral surgeons during surgical procedures.
• Prepare instruments, materials, and equipment required for surgical procedures.
• Support adherence to best practices, established protocols, and patient safety standards.
• Accurately document patient encounters and surgical procedures.
• Maintain controlled substance safety protocols and documentation.

Required qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Basic life support certification
• 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

Nice to have

• some college
• Previous dental experience
• Experience as an oral surgery assistant or dental assistant

Benefits

• Employers will provide training if the candidate is not current on basic life support certification
• Employer will assist with basic life support certification if not completed

Before you apply

• Some travel as needed for training and to perform job functions

About the company

Dr. David Thurber, D.D.S Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery.