Surgical Assistant I

Beacon Oral Specialists•McLean, VA

3d•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.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Current CPR/BLS certification required.
Dental X-ray license (Pano, PA, CBCT) required.
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.

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.