Surgical Assistant I

Beacon Oral Specialists•Vallejo, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Vallejo Oral Surgery & Implantology is seeking an organized and attentive Surgical Assistant to support surgeons and provide patient care in an oral surgery practice. The position includes hands-on surgical assistance, patient preparation and support, infection-control tasks, basic laboratory work, and administrative and office duties. The company describes opportunities for staff to learn and grow through guidance and hands-on training. The role requires working in the office and includes standing for much of the day, as well as driving, sitting, and standing for extended periods. The listed responsibilities and requirements are not all-inclusive, and management may assign other tasks.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR/BLS certification is required; the certification may be obtained after hiring.
Dental X-ray license for Pano, PA, and CBCT is required; it may be obtained after hiring.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to provide excellent patient care under stressful circumstances.
Consistent professionalism in appearance and attitude.
Must work in the office.
Must be able to stand at least 80% of the time.
Physical requirements include driving, sitting, and standing for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Assist the surgeon during consultations and treatment.
Perform basic laboratory duties, including taking impressions and pouring and trimming models.
Clean instruments according to infection-control and biohazard protocols; operate the autoclave.
Set up surgical trays and identify instruments used in the clinic.
Set up and break down rooms for IV anesthesia and surgery; seat patients and complete preoperative setup.
Review patient charts.
Set up nitrous oxide and properly position restraints.
Support the airway for sedated patients.
Circulate and retrieve instruments.
Provide excellent patient care and communication.
Restock supplies, forms, handouts, and rooms.
Take patients’ vital signs.
Know and use procedure-based forms and handouts, including consent forms.
Comply with OSHA requirements, including personal protection requirements.
Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, filing, and charting.
Make follow-up phone calls to patients.
May take X-rays.
Open and close the office each day, including tanks, suction, and X-ray equipment.
Greet patients and help them feel comfortable.