Surgical Assistant I

Beacon Oral Specialists•Palm Desert, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Desert Oral Surgery in Palm Desert is seeking a Surgical Assistant to join its growing practice. The role assists the surgeon during consultations and treatment and supports patients before, during, and after procedures. It includes clinical, laboratory, infection-control, equipment, patient-care, and administrative duties. The position is performed on-site and is scheduled Monday through Friday in 8-hour shifts. The practice offers hands-on training and opportunities to grow within the company. Other tasks may be assigned by management.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR/BLS certification.
Dental X-ray license for Pano, PA, and CBCT.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to provide excellent patient care, including under stressful circumstances.
Consistent professionalism in appearance and attitude.

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 perform pre-operative set-up.
Review patient charts.
Set up nitrous oxide and position restraints properly.
Support the airway of sedated patients.
Circulate and retrieve instruments.
Provide excellent patient care and communication.
Restock supplies, forms, handouts, and rooms.
Take patients’ vital signs.
Maintain familiarity with procedure-based forms, consent forms, and handouts.
Follow OSHA requirements, including personal-protection requirements.
Perform administrative tasks, including scheduling appointments, filing, and charting.
Make follow-up phone calls to patients.
Take X-rays as needed.
Open and close the office each day, including handling tanks, suction, and X-ray equipment.
Greet patients and help them feel comfortable.