Surgical Assistant I

Beacon Oral Specialists•Virginia Beach, VA

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Your new career awaits you... Oral Surgery of Tidewater is seeking a skilled and dedicated Surgical Assistant to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide comprehensive support to oral surgeons during surgical procedures, ensuring patient safety and efficient operation flow. This role requires strong clinical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

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.
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 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.