Surgical Assistant I

Beacon Oral SpecialistsSan Jose, CA
10dOnsite

About The Position

Your new career awaits you... San Jose Jackson Oral Surgery & Implantology is seeking a motivated and compassionate Oral Surgery Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will support our oral surgeons in providing exceptional patient care and ensuring smooth clinical operations.

Requirements

  • Dental experience preferred but willing to train motivated candidates.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with patients and team members.
  • Fluency in Tagalog and/or Vietnamese is helpful but not required.
  • Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
  • Compassionate and patient-focused attitude.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced clinical environment.
  • Working on-site is essential to the function of this position.
  • Must be able to stand up to 80% of the time at minimum.
  • Physical requirements include sitting, stooping, turning, standing, bending, walking, hearing, reading, writing, and keyboarding, may lift up to 25 lbs.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

  • Assist oral surgeons during surgical procedures and patient examinations.
  • Prepare and maintain surgical instruments and treatment rooms.
  • Ensure patient comfort and provide pre- and post-operative instructions.
  • Maintain accurate patient records and assist with administrative tasks as needed.
  • Adhere to infection control protocols and safety standards.
  • Collaborate effectively with the dental team to optimize patient care.
  • 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.

Benefits

  • 401(k) Matching
  • Dental Insurance
  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Referral Program
  • Vision Insurance
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