Surgical Assistant II

Beacon Oral Specialists•Tinley Park, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Surgical Assistant II supports an oral surgeon before, during, and after dental procedures. The role requires organization, attentiveness to patient needs, a strong understanding of oral surgery procedures, and excellent hand-eye coordination. The position also includes patient care, administrative duties, and office opening and closing tasks. The work is performed on-site at Midland Oral Surgery & Implant Centers in Tinley Park, Illinois.

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.

Responsibilities

Clean instruments according to infection control and biohazard protocols.
Operate the autoclave and verify 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 preoperative setup; review charts.
Set up nitrous oxide and position restraints appropriately.
Support the airway for sedated patients and use patient-calming techniques.
Circulate and 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.
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, 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.