Surgical Assistant II

Beacon Oral Specialists•Newnan, GA

20d•Onsite

About The Position

Atlanta Oral & Facial Surgery in Newnan, Georgia, is seeking a diligent oral surgery assistant to support the oral surgeon before, during, and after dental procedures. The role requires strong organization, attentiveness to patient needs, understanding of oral surgery procedures, and hand-eye coordination. The position is full-time and on-site, with a Monday–Friday, eight-hour shift.

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, including under stressful circumstances.
Consistent professionalism in appearance and attitude.

Responsibilities

Clean instruments properly 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 of 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 preventive maintenance on instruments, equipment, and headpieces.
Provide excellent patient care.
Become familiar with procedure-based forms, consent forms, and other handouts.
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 calls to patients.
Take X-rays and scans.
Enter EMR notes for various appointments and procedures.
Properly open and close the office each day, including tanks, suction, and X-ray equipment.
Back up coworkers as needed.