Surgical Assistant II

Beacon Oral Specialists•San Ramon, CA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a diligent oral surgery assistant to support an oral surgeon before, during, and after dental procedures. The role requires strong organization, attentiveness to patients’ needs, an excellent understanding of oral surgery procedures, and exceptional hand-eye coordination. The position is full-time and requires working on-site.

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 (Pano, PA, 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 up to 80% of the time at minimum; physical requirements include sitting, stooping, turning, standing, bending, walking, hearing, reading, writing, keyboarding, and lifting up to 25 lbs.

Responsibilities

Clean instruments in accordance with infection-control and biohazard protocols.
Operate the autoclave and understand its function.
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; and set up nitrous oxide.
Position restraints properly and support the airway for sedated patients.
Demonstrate 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.
Be familiar with procedure-based forms, handouts, and consent forms, and comply with OSHA requirements, including personal protection requirements.
Greet patients and help them feel comfortable.
Perform administrative tasks, including 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 coworkers as needed.