Surgical Assistant II

Beacon Oral Specialists•Decatur, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Assistant II supports an oral surgeon before, during, and after dental procedures. The role requires strong organization, attentiveness to patients’ needs, knowledge of oral surgery procedures, and excellent hand-eye coordination. The position is performed on-site at Atlanta Oral & Facial Surgery in Decatur, Georgia, on a Monday–Friday, eight-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.
Consistently professional appearance and attitude.

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 patient charts.
Set up nitrous oxide.
Position restraints properly.
Support the airway for sedated patients.
Use patient-calming techniques.
Circulate and retrieve instruments.
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.
Become familiar with procedure-based forms, handouts, and consent forms.
Follow OSHA requirements, including personal-protection requirements.
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 various appointments and procedures.
Open and close the office each day, including tanks, suction, and X-ray equipment.
Back up coworkers as needed.