Surgical Assistant II

Beacon Oral Specialists•Manhattan Beach, CA

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Oral Surgery Partners is seeking a diligent oral surgery assistant to support an oral surgeon before, during, and after dental procedures. The role requires strong organization, attentiveness to patient needs, an excellent understanding of oral surgery procedures, and exceptional hand-eye coordination. The assistant provides surgical and non-surgical support, patient care, administrative assistance, and office setup and closing tasks. The position is full-time and on-site in Manhattan Beach, California, with a Monday–Friday, 8-hour shift schedule.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Completion of an accredited Surgical Assistant program.
Certification as a Surgical Assistant.
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 under stressful circumstances.
Consistent professionalism in appearance and attitude.
Ability to work on-site.
Ability to stand for at least 80% of the time and to sit, stoop, turn, bend, walk, hear, read, write, and use a keyboard; ability to lift up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

Clean instruments according to infection-control and biohazard protocols; operate 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 patient charts and set up nitrous oxide.
Position restraints properly and support the airway for sedated patients.
Use patient-calming techniques and circulate or retrieve instruments during procedures.
Monitor patients after anesthesia and assess whether they need to see a doctor.
Understand emergency procedures and operate emergency equipment.
Perform daily, weekly, and quarterly preventative maintenance on instruments, equipment, and headpieces.
Provide excellent patient care.
Know procedure-related forms and handouts, including consent forms, and comply with OSHA requirements such as personal protection.
Greet patients and help them feel comfortable.
Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, filing, and charting.
Conduct patient consultations and provide discharge instructions.
Make follow-up phone calls to patients.
Take X-rays and scans.
Enter EMR notes for appointments and procedures.
Open and close the office each day, including tanks, suction, and X-ray equipment.
Back up co-workers as needed.