Surgical Assistant II

Beacon Oral Specialists•Newnan, GA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

Atlanta Oral & Facial Surgery is seeking a diligent oral surgery assistant to support the oral surgeon before, during, and after dental procedures. The role requires strong organization, attention to patients’ needs, an excellent understanding of oral surgery procedures, and exceptional hand-eye coordination. The assistant provides clinical and administrative support, patient care, and assistance with office operations. This position is on-site in Newnan, Georgia, with 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, including under stressful circumstances.
Consistent professionalism in appearance and attitude.

Responsibilities

Clean instruments according to infection-control and biohazard protocols, and 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, perform preoperative setup, and review charts.
Set up nitrous oxide and properly position restraints.
Support the airway of 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 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.