Surgical Assistant I

Beacon Oral Specialists•San Jose, CA

10d•Onsite

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.