Surgical Assistant I

Beacon Oral Specialists•Jupiter, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

South Florida Oral & Facial Surgery is seeking a Surgical Assistant to join its growing practice in Jupiter, Florida. The practice offers hands-on training and opportunities to learn and grow within the company. The role supports oral surgery consultations and treatment, patient preparation and care, surgical room operations, infection control, and office administration. The position is performed on-site.

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 in 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 and monitor 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 setup; review charts.
Set up nitrous oxide and position restraints appropriately.
Support the airway for sedated patients.
Circulate and retrieve instruments during procedures.
Provide excellent patient care and communication.
Restock supplies, forms, handouts, and rooms.
Take patients' vital signs.
Become familiar with procedure-based forms, consent forms, and other handouts.
Follow OSHA requirements, including personal-protection requirements.
Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, filing, and charting.
Make follow-up calls to patients.
Take X-rays as needed.
Open and close the office each day, including tanks, suction, and X-ray equipment.
Greet patients and help them feel comfortable.