Oral Surgical Assistant I

Beacon Oral Specialists•Agoura Hills, CA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Your new career awaits you... Are you looking for a company that you can call home and have opportunities to grow? We are 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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Current CPR/BLS certification required, may be able to obtain once hired
Dental X-ray license (Pano, PA, CBCT) required, may be able to obtain once hired
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
Working in the office is an essential part of the job function
Must be able to stand up to 80% of the time at minimum
Physical requirements include driving, sitting, and standing for extended periods of time

Nice To Haves

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

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
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